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Oct 28, 2021/Open Access
Sleep is essential for our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We need it to refresh the mind and heal the body. We love it, we crave it, and when we're not getting it, we're miserable.
Aug 29, 2025/Resource
Ambient scribe tools refer to systems that operate discreetly in the background and use artificial intelligence to automatically capture, transcribe, and summarize patient-provider interactions into structured clinical notes. As these scribes becomes more prevalent in health care, PTs and PTAs using
APTA is led by a national Board of Directors, which is elected by the House of Delegates, a policy-making body made up of APTA members from across the country.
Aug 28, 2019/News
September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical
Nov 1, 2015/Feature
PTs and their NICU colleagues promote a practice that benefits premature infants and their parents.
Feb 1, 2021/Column
Here's a roundup of APTA national and chapter activities and resources to aid your state's efforts.
Jul 1, 2020/Column
Best practice extends beyond the COVID-19 spotlight.
Jul 1, 2020/News
The new #ChoosePT public awareness campaign is gearing up to make a big splash in APTA’s centennial year.
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
May 14, 2017/Perspective
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