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Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
This PowerPoint presentation provides both and overview and specific information about physical therapy education, application requirements, specialties and professional opportunities for students interested in applying to DPT and PTA education programs.
Apr 10, 2020/News
It can't be stressed enough: Individual states are the decision-makers around much of what PTs and PTAs can and can't do in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These regularly updated resources can help you make fact-based practice decisions.
Jul 31, 2018/Article
This year's Mercer–Marquette Challenge broke many milestones and records. In celebrating its 30th year, the Challenge reached a lifetime total of more than $4 million. Adding to the accomplishments, a record-breaking 178 schools participated this year and raised $328,456. This year's top 3 schools are:
Oct 1, 2017/Column
A PTA has questions about a patient's best interest and a PT's motivation.
Dec 10, 2019/News
She's a physical therapist (PT) who might be lucky to get 20 minutes with her patients, tops. And sometimes, there are lights and cameras to contend with. At other times, she has to be aware of the fact that if she uses taping, it must not be visible to the literally millions of people all over the world
Feb 1, 2016/Column
These are keys to avoiding claim denials and improving patient and client satisfaction.
May 24, 2019/Review
A multidisciplinary group of researchers, including PTs, has identified a core set of 11 clinical practice guideline recommendations for treating adult musculoskeletal pain.
May 1, 2023/Feature
APTA has launched programs aimed at successfully recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Sep 19, 2022/Video
Making a podcast about physical therapy can be a fun and creative way to share your experience and knowledge with a wider audience.
Apr 20, 2021/Podcast
APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors talk with experts about what you need to know about your financial wellness, student debt and refinancing, spending habits, and more.