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Nov 29, 2017/Podcast
Megan Roos began her career in architecture. But after almost 5 years she realized her career wasn’t aligned with who she was as a person.
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
As physical therapy patients increasingly seek to become more involved in their own care, PTs and PTAs face both challenges and opportunities.
Jun 30, 2021/Podcast
This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Mar 23, 2022/Roundup
APTA continues to expand an important member benefit. Here are the latest additions.
Feb 11, 2021/Perspective
Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
