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Aug 20, 2021/Open Access
What you need to know about the system's origins, the law that created it, and the ways APTA has been advocating for the profession.
May 1, 2021/Column
A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Carmen Elliott, is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and executive director of the Physical Therapy Fund as of April 2021. Elliott is a longtime member of the APTA staff team, having been with the association since 2006. Previously she served as APTA’s vice president of insurer relations,
Oct 1, 2018/Column
"Documenting value-based care" simply means painting a clear picture of the good things you're doing as a PT.
Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
Apr 1, 2023/Feature
PTs and PTAs can play an important role in creating and supporting community spaces that encourage people to become and stay active.
Jun 1, 2020/Feature
PTs and PTAs who are rock climbers have a passion for the sport and for helping their fellow climbers avoid and rehab from injuries.
Jun 1, 2020/Column
A parting request as this column comes to a close.
From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.
PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.