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APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins in 2024

Aug 30, 2024/Roundup

See which states had victories on issues including payment, direct access, and prior authorization, and which are new to the PT Compact.

DEI Discussions: Race and Racism

Aug 21, 2020/Podcast

APTA's first in a series of discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This discussion focused on race and racism in physical therapy.

Physical Therapy Not Inferior to Surgery for Degenerative Meniscal Tears

Nov 10, 2022/Review

An RCT compared knee function and osteoarthritis progression five years after physical therapy or arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.

Remembering Joseph Black: An APTA Leader

Sep 29, 2026/Article

Joseph Black, PhD, former senior vice president of APTA's education division and an APTA honorary member, passed away on Aug. 15 at the age of 88. Black joined APTA in 1993 as senior vice president of the education division, where he oversaw accreditation, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Legislation Is a Win-Win-Win

Nov 21, 2022/News

The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.

Rotation Notations

May 1, 2016/Column

A clinical instructor identifies disturbing student behaviors.

Physical Therapist Assistant Demographic Profile

Jan 1, 2018/Resource

APTA surveyed association members to compile a demographic profile for PTAs. A new demographic survey is in development.

APTA Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

Feb 1, 2024/Feature

Last October, millions saw the impact of physical therapy through APTA's videos, ads, and more.

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the

Rehab Company Co-Founder Rocky Ortenzio Has Died

Nov 20, 2024/News

Select Medical chair emeritus was a former APTA Pennsylvania delegate and Foundation supporter.