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Jun 1, 2018/Feature
Each PT school seems to have a unique clinical education program. Meanwhile, sites have their own needs and requirements. How do these variations affect the profession? How can these programs remain viable as health care evolves?
Apr 1, 2016/Feature
Clinical ladder programs afford PTs and PTAs opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their paychecks while remaining in direct patient care.
Aug 18, 2023/Statement
The American Physical Therapy Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Francis J. Mallon, Esq., former chief executive officer of APTA.
Mar 20, 2023/Video
Discussion about women; women empowerment, mentoring, networking, and APTA's awesome profession, founded by women!
Apr 23, 2025/Article
Skilled nursing facilities could see a 2.8% payment increase and inpatient rehabilitation facilities could see a 2.6% boost beginning in October 2025 if two proposed rules from CMS are adopted without change.
Oct 11, 2023/Roundup
APTA's Public Relations and Marketing Center can help you celebrate the profession (and look good doing it).
Oct 7, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify APTA is ushering in a historic change in physical therapy education: the merger of CAPTE and ABPTRFE into a single integrated accreditation body. This unification will streamline processes, reduce burdens on programs, and strengthen
Sep 6, 2019/Review
A study explored differences among children with and without ASD in motor planning and control.
Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Mar 26, 2021/Podcast
Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.