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About APTA Magazine

APTA Magazine is an award-winning publication providing industry-leading information and insight to APTA's 100,000 members, including physical therapy students, PTs, and PTAs.

Practice Health

Postpandemic life has presented us both challenges and opportunities. Take time to fortify your practice health with education and resources.

Your Career

APTA is here to support you throughout your career as a PT or PTA.

The Role of Therapy and Service Animals in Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.

Student Focus | APTA Oncology

Aug 1, 2025/Column

Thailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology, about what it takes to succeed in this rewarding specialty.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and Family Confusion Assessment Method (FAM-CAM)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.

Study: Use of PTAs, More Therapy Intensity, Associated With Better SNF Outcomes

Jul 28, 2021/Review

An analysis of SNFs across the country echoes some themes from recent research sponsored by APTA and AOTA.

Three Ways To Stay on Top of Payment Cut, PTA Differential Advocacy

Aug 4, 2021/Roundup

With the proposed rule open for comments and legislators back home, some of our best opportunities are right now.

Falls Prevention: Assessing the Effects of the Pandemic

Sep 22, 2021/Roundup

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a collection of recent research articles that focus on the intersection between falls and COVID-19.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.