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APTA's 'Founded by Women' Toolkit Celebrates Women's Impact on the Profession

Mar 9, 2026/News

In 1921, a visionary group of women founded APTA and set our profession on a bold, new course. Their pioneering leadership not only established the association but also helped shape the profession's trajectory. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their legacy and the countless women whose contributions

School-Based Physical Therapy

Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.

Podcasts

APTA's podcasts provide information for your ears, perfect for when you're exercising or commuting.

Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

Being Authentic Offers Patients Better Patient Care

Feb 13, 2023/Perspective

The foundational tenets of my identity — fluidity, authenticity, and vulnerability — help me be a better clinician.

Coronavirus Update: January 4

Jan 4, 2023/Roundup

Physical activity's protective associations against COVID-19 severity, long COVID subtypes, a new variant takes hold, and more.

Viewpoints

Apr 1, 2020/Magazine

APTA welcomes your opinions. We will consider letters, email, and social media posts that relate to specific articles in the magazine and those of general interest to the physical therapy profession.

President's Note | What It Means to Be Your Professional Home

Jun 1, 2026/Column

In this issue of APTA Magazine, we focus on the second pillar of APTA's Strategic Framework for 2030: Empowering Our Members. The goal of this pillar? To provide a professional home for all PTs and PTAs. This is not an abstract goal. It's a daily practice — one that shows up in how we listen, how we

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2021

Feb 17, 2021/Roundup

Recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.