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Sep 18, 2023/Open Access
The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alicia Hosmer is the senior director of brand strategy at APTA. Before joining the association in 2018, she was vice president of marketing at Nareit, the leading trade association for real estate investment trusts. In that role she led an organization- and industry-wide rebrand to strengthen the relevance
Sep 1, 2017/Column
A veteran's career path began in Afghanistan.
Aug 12, 2022/Interview
The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Feb 7, 2019/Article
Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.
Aug 18, 2021/Perspective
Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.
Jul 16, 2021/Perspective
Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.
Jun 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.
