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Jul 19, 2019/Podcast
Jaclyn Marie Arrow, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, discusses her session “He Said, She Said: How Personality and Communication Can Improve Patient Education” at APTA’s NEXT 2019 in Chicago.
Nov 13, 2017/News
The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.
Feb 4, 2026/Article
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
Feb 1, 2022/Column
A light came on not only in a dark hospital basement but in a future PT’s head that this was her ideal career.
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
Aug 21, 2020/Podcast
APTA's first in a series of discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This discussion focused on race and racism in physical therapy.
There's a lot to consider when deciding whether to earn a physical therapy degree outside of the United States.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
Feb 1, 2024/Feature
Last October, millions saw the impact of physical therapy through APTA's videos, ads, and more.
Nov 21, 2022/News
The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.
