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May 1, 2019/Feature
Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th
Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Jul 15, 2025/Podcast
Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Matthew Schumacher, PT, DPT, DSc, Kyle Cottone, PT, DPT, DSc, and Laura Siviter, PT, DPT, DSc, about their recently published study, which identified six themes related to barriers to clinical practice guideline implementation for low back
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Dec 11, 2023/News
McKillip helped establish fee schedules in California, was a founder of APTA Private Practice, and served as PTPAC's first president.
Mar 10, 2021/Roundup
Vaccine update, COVID-19 Relief Bill, phased return to physical activity, and more.
Apr 4, 2022/News
A new resource from APTA Geriatrics establishes guiding principles.
Oct 5, 2021/Article
Relevant resources from the academy include and education manual and special interest group.
Feb 1, 2021/Review
Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.
Feb 1, 2024/Column
Bernadette Gillick, PT, MSPT, PhD, explores a novel approach to understanding infant brain injury.
