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Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025–2026 Cycle

Jun 24, 2026/Article

Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application

Extending Reach to Patients and Clients With the PT Compact

Aug 1, 2022/Feature

The PT Compact has streamlined the process for PTs and PTAs to serve patients across state borders.

The Balancing Act

Feb 1, 2024/Feature

Discover how those in the physical therapy profession are working to create better harmony between their work and home lives.

The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States

Dec 1, 2023/Feature

A new APTA report shows just how cost-effective physical therapy really is.

Ethics In Practice: Protect Your Moral Well-Being as Well as Your License

Feb 1, 2024/Column

Insights from real-life stories of moral distress in physical therapy.

Ethics In Practice: Ethics Under Pressure

Nov 1, 2023/Column

Insights from real-life stories of moral distress in physical therapy.

PTs Providing Value as Primary Providers in an Osteoarthritis Program

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

The June issue of APTA Magazine includes a feature that should resonate with PTs and PTAs. Titled "Good Fit: Physical Therapy and Value-Based Care," the article describes how the shift from fee-for-service to a value-based health care model promotes optimized patient access and early intervention.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

Viewpoints: September 2022

Sep 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and opinion pieces from APTA's blog.

Ethics in Practice: When Is Physical Therapy "Digital"?

Aug 1, 2022/Column

While technology shows promise for cutting-edge treatment, PTs and PTAs must ask the right questions to determine the best plan of care.