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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.

PTJ Author Interview With Jaap van Dieën: Treadmill Perturbation Training and Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Oct 10, 2023/Podcast

A new study assessing balance, gait quality, and fall risk.

PTJ Perspectives Shed Light on Psychological Factors in Care

Apr 14, 2023/Roundup

APTA's scientific journal offers insights on hot topics in the profession. Here are three examples worth checking out.

Unwelcome Notice

May 1, 2021/Column

When conversation causes discomfort in the workplace.

Communication and Patient Education

Jul 19, 2019/Podcast

Jaclyn Marie Arrow, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, discusses her session “He Said, She Said: How Personality and Communication Can Improve Patient Education” at APTA’s NEXT 2019 in Chicago.

Issue Brief: Medicare Part B Payment in 2023

Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief

This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.

Study: Leisure-Time Physical Activity Reduces Likelihood of LBP

May 3, 2021/Review

Researchers from Brazil focused on leisure-time PA and how hours of sedentary behavior affected the PA-LBP relationship.

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.

Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2021

Aug 18, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, August 2021 edition.