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Genetics in Physical Therapy

Studies have indicated that genetic factors influence many, if not most of the diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice by physical therapists.

Scope of Practice

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

Taking Control of Your Financial Future: 3 APTA Resources That Can Help

Apr 30, 2021/Perspective

It's never too late to start holding yourself accountable for your money management.

Health Information Technology Advocacy

PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.

A Critical Addition: Embedding PTs Into Emergency Departments

Jun 1, 2025/Feature

How incorporating physical therapists in emergency medicine can improve patient outcomes.

Beyond Clinical Practice: The Less-Traveled Path

Aug 1, 2022/Feature

For some physical therapists, the best way to influence clinical practice might be to leave it.

Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

One Call Care Management to Change Referral Practices as Result of Court Settlement

Mar 27, 2018/News

A third-party provider network manager in CA has changed the ways it works with PTs, thanks to a successful settlement agreement stemming from a lawsuit brought forward by the Independent Physical Therapists of California (iPTCA).

Emergency Care, Learning Center Workshop, COVID-19 — Practice Update

Aug 31, 2021/Podcast

APTA's monthly practice update: in this episode: physical therapists in emergency care, learning center resources, COVID-19, and more.

Are Interventions Delivered and Received as Intended? Author Interview With Kathleen Mangione, PT, PhD

Aug 27, 2021/Podcast

PTJ Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Kathleen Mangione, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about something critically important to physical therapists but rarely top of mind: treatment fidelity.