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Nutrition Starter Guide: Find the Right Nutrition Strategy To Fuel Your Work and Play

Oct 26, 2021/Open Access

Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.

Scope of Practice

The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.

Where Do You Want to Practice?

Oct 1, 2018/Feature

Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in

WHO Adopts 'Historic' Resolution to Strengthen Access to Rehab Worldwide

Jun 5, 2023/News

The nonbinding commitment calls for increased rehabilitation funding, wider availability, public and provider education, and more research.

APTA's 'Founded by Women' Toolkit Celebrates Women's Impact on the Profession

Mar 9, 2026/News

In 1921, a visionary group of women founded APTA and set our profession on a bold, new course. Their pioneering leadership not only established the association but also helped shape the profession's trajectory. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their legacy and the countless women whose contributions

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

School-Based Physical Therapy

Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.

Philia. Pragma.

Aug 12, 2019/Perspective

I knew this opportunity was bigger than our anatomy exam.

Why Schools Should Make NSC Available to Every Student

Oct 21, 2020/Perspective

This year's virtual APTA National Student Conclave, Nov. 4-8, will include inspiring keynotes, 28 on-demand sessions, five days of live programming, and opportunities for online networking, all at a low price, with discounts for bulk registrations. Don't miss it!

When Clinical Expectations Meet Reality

Apr 23, 2018/Perspective

During my clinicals I learned lessons that changed me personally and professionally.