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A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2018/Article

With relaxed state laws and wider availability, use of cannabis and cannabinoids is increasing throughout the United States. PTs and PTAs need to know how patients can be affected in both positive and negative ways.

William Coughlan, Former APTA CEO, Dies at 77

Jan 9, 2024/News

Coughlan helped to lead significant growth at APTA in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

A Delegate Balance

Jul 1, 2016/Column

Direction and supervision of support personnel requires patient-centered decision-making at all times.

The Future of Physical Therapist Education

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

As health care continues to evolve rapidly, so will the physical therapy profession and the ways students are educated. What will physical therapist education look like in 10 or 20 years? Experts weigh in.

Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: Clinical Practice Guideline

Apr 27, 2022/Podcast

A volunteer guideline development group of APTA has developed a clinical practice guideline on Parkinson disease.

Empowering People With ALS

Mar 1, 2021/Podcast

Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.

Medicaid Payment

Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.

APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library

CPGs

Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

The Legacy of Vilma Evans, a Pioneering Black Physical Therapy Leader

Feb 3, 2026/Podcast

APTA Vice President of Advancement Carmen Elliott sits down with Milly Polovich, a former patient of the pioneering Black physical therapist Vilma Evans.