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APTA is recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants — and we need your help. Learn how you can get involved in making a difference for the next generation.
Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.
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Jun 1, 2019/Column
The joys of gardening and eldercare.
Feb 1, 2016/Column
Identifying and addressing a chronic need.
Mar 1, 2017/Feature
A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of physical therapy for this patient population. PTs are getting the word out-to the public and their peers.
May 22, 2023/Podcast
A discussion to help PTs care for patients with shoulder OA.
Apr 17, 2024/News
Free to members, APTA's webinar series delivers crucial information in an easy-to-understand format. Register now for upcoming sessions.
Dec 2, 2025/Article
Adele DiGiovanna, PT, passed away on Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a lifelong member of APTA, serving as a director on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of APTA Minnesota. Her commitment to bettering both APTA and the profession left an indelible mark on the physical therapy
Oct 15, 2025/Article
A newly released research report, APTA’s Consumer Perceptions Report, sheds light on how Americans perceive physical therapy — and where opportunities lie to expand its role in everyday health and wellness.