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Jan 1, 2020/Website
The academy’s mission is to foster excellence in acute care practice, in all settings, in order to enhance the health and functioning of patients and clients.
Feb 1, 2020/Magazine
View reader online comments from past stories in PT in Motion Magazine.
Sep 1, 2019/Magazine
Dec 31, 2025/Article
Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Pfalzer passed away on Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 67. An APTA member for 35 years, Pfalzer demonstrated a lifelong passion for advocating on behalf of clinicians while advancing research and clinical innovation in physical therapy.
Jun 1, 2018/Feature
Each PT school seems to have a unique clinical education program. Meanwhile, sites have their own needs and requirements. How do these variations affect the profession? How can these programs remain viable as health care evolves?
Mar 29, 2021/Statement
The statement is a promising first step to further enhance an already strong connection between the two organizations.
May 11, 2020/News
The former APTA vice president helped lead the way in the establishment of autonomous physical therapist practice in Maryland.
Sep 1, 2018/Feature
From the APTA House of Delegates to the educational sessions, NEXT 2018 in late June was all about establishing the physical therapy profession's place in society as an agent of positive change for individuals and communities. Here are some highlights from the meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Apr 11, 2017/Review
Researchers successfully replicated an earlier study that used spinal cord electrical stimulation to help an individual intentionally move his paralyzed legs.
Jan 13, 2021/News
The program is aimed at emerging and current directors in physical therapy education. And there's new diversity grant money available.