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Jun 18, 2024/Perspective
Samuel O’Melia, PT, DPT, shares the experience of APTA Alaska in establishing a community clinic, with advice for other chapters that might want to do the same.
Aug 13, 2024/Podcast
A PT's journey with rock climbing and movement science.
Feb 25, 2026/News
This week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, through which most legislation affecting Medicare and Medicaid passes, held a hearing titled "Advancing the Next Generation of America's Healthcare Workforce." As part of this effort, APTA submitted an official statement for the record to the
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.
PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.
Meet the leaders driving payment reform. The APTA Payment Advocacy Summit features clinicians, business leaders, and policy experts who are shaping the future of payment advocacy. From advancing alternative care and payment models to addressing state-level challenges and examining the role of AI in health
APTA has patient care resources to help you in your daily practice —including content and tools previously housed at PTNow.
We connect you with peers who share your passion for advancing the profession and transforming society.
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.
Oct 15, 2021/News
A founder of the nation's first graduate program in physical therapy, Johnson's influence is still being felt throughout the profession.
