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Oct 1, 2018/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
Jun 1, 2020/Column
A parting request as this column comes to a close.
Mar 1, 2020/Feature
A growing number of schools that offer DPT and pre-physical therapy programs are exposing their students to strategies for inventing and innovating, from concept to production and marketing. And the programs' goals reach well beyond the invention itself.
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.
PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.
Aug 29, 2022/Review
CMS took the advice of APTA and others, and made some additional adjustments of its own. The result: a welcome 2.7% increase.
May 3, 2022/Review
An analysis of multiple studies found participants who reached just half of the weekly PA recommendation saw a 18% drop in depression risk.
Apr 17, 2023/Roundup
It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.
