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A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

Physical Inactivity Linked to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

Apr 26, 2021/Review

A study of 48,440 patients finds that patients who were sedentary were more likely to experience hospitalization or death.

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

Dec 15, 2021/Roundup

APTA members and the physical therapy profession in the media, December, 2021 edition.

Landmark APTA Report Makes the Case for Physical Therapy's Economic Value

Sep 27, 2023/News

The macroeconomic review of eight conditions shows how physical therapy delivers cost-effectiveness through quality-of-life improvements.

New APTA Member Benefit Helps You Connect With Consumers

Jul 12, 2023/News

A new marketing tool helps you pair your practice or services with consumer-focused messaging on the value of physical therapy.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction - Updated (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Updated guidelines on how to optimize rehabilitation outcomes for persons with peripheral vestibular hypofunction undergoing vestibular rehabilitation.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

Listen to Your Gut – Finding My Way

Nov 2, 2017/Podcast

As a DPT student, Keaton Ray was struggling to identify her professional passion. Then she got involved in student leadership, developed mentor peers, and figured out when to say yes or no to her many opportunities.

APTA and State Chapters Advocate for Improved Access and Payment Under Medicaid

May 26, 2026/Article

State chapters are advocating to state policymakers as Medicaid budget constraints put pressure on payment rates, patient access, and the sustainability of physical therapy practices. Coordinated advocacy and newly updated member tools are helping protect access to physical therapist services under state