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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.
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.
Apr 1, 2021/Podcast
Defining Moment: Reminiscences of a PT and mother.
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Jun 1, 2020/Column
A parting request as this column comes to a close.
Mar 1, 2020/Feature
A growing number of schools that offer DPT and pre-physical therapy programs are exposing their students to strategies for inventing and innovating, from concept to production and marketing. And the programs' goals reach well beyond the invention itself.