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Some of the most exciting advances in physical therapist practice involve emerging digital technologies.
Sep 18, 2023/Open Access
The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alicia Hosmer is the senior director of brand strategy at APTA. Before joining the association in 2018, she was vice president of marketing at Nareit, the leading trade association for real estate investment trusts. In that role she led an organization- and industry-wide rebrand to strengthen the relevance
Apr 1, 2019/Feature
Physical therapists are playing key roles in innovative rehabilitation technologies.
Sep 1, 2017/Column
A veteran's career path began in Afghanistan.
Jul 10, 2019/Podcast
Laura Finkelstein, PhD, spends a lot of time talking to students who feel stressed, anxious, and burned out. And that feeling isn’t limited to students. Laura reminds listeners that to best care for your patients and clients, now or in the future, you need to care for yourself first.
Feb 10, 2021/Podcast
Two PTs discuss their career journeys and things to consider when pursuing a PhD.
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Aug 12, 2022/Interview
The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
