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2017 APTA Honors and Award Recipients Announced

Apr 5, 2017/News

APTA’s national awards program recognizes outstanding contributions to the physical therapy profession.

A Movement for Movement: APTA Campaign Promotes Physical Activity and Role of PTs and PTAs

Jul 1, 2020/News

The new #ChoosePT public awareness campaign is gearing up to make a big splash in APTA’s centennial year.

Jumping Into Kangaroo Care

Nov 1, 2015/Feature

PTs and their NICU colleagues promote a practice that benefits premature infants and their parents.

ChoosePT: 5 Ways to Participate in National Physical Therapy Month in October

Sep 18, 2019/News

National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is just around the corner. Are you ready? October is the profession's opportunity to amplify and promote the benefits of physical therapy, and APTA is here to help you get the message out. This year, #ChoosePT has expanded to include all the benefits of physical

States Acting To Expand Telehealth

Feb 1, 2021/Column

Here's a roundup of APTA national and chapter activities and resources to aid your state's efforts.

Falls Awareness Week: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

Sep 22, 2019/Article

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency departments treat 3 million older adults for falls each year. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized after a fall, approximately 20% of falls result in serious injuries, and falls are the second leading cause of accidental or

Telehealth Considerations Today and After the Pandemic

Jul 1, 2020/Column

Best practice extends beyond the COVID-19 spotlight.

Choosing Wisely: The Right Care at the Right Time

Aug 3, 2020/Article

APTA is among the medical specialty societies to join the Choosing Wisely® Campaign in creating transparencies between health care providers and patients.

Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Media: Seven Worthwhile Reads

Apr 28, 2020/News

The challenges of providing physical therapy during a pandemic haven't escaped the media's attention. Here are six stories on how the profession is responding — and one exploration of what could soon be a huge issue for PTs and PTAs.

Uncompensated Care: An Ongoing Challenge

Oct 1, 2021/Column

This APTA Magazine article recaps results from an APTA member survey that explored the amount of time PTs spend engaging in coordination-of-care activities without receiving payment.