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Feb 1, 2016/Column
Identifying and addressing a chronic need.
Jun 1, 2019/Column
The joys of gardening and eldercare.
Oct 26, 2022/News
Nelson's achievements included education, work for the USPHS, and an influential role in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
Jun 25, 2019/News
PVC ratchet cutters, screwdrivers, and wire strippers may not be among the tools usually used by physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants. But at the APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition session "Go Baby Go: Mobility Research, Design, and Technology," those and other devices---such
Jul 16, 2021/News
The open volunteer positions cover a range of areas — check out what we're looking for and apply by Aug. 15.
Apr 9, 2025/News
Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.
Mar 1, 2017/Feature
A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of physical therapy for this patient population. PTs are getting the word out-to the public and their peers.
May 1, 2015/Magazine
'Tireless Champion of the Profession'
Oct 15, 2025/Article
A newly released research report, APTA’s Consumer Perceptions Report, sheds light on how Americans perceive physical therapy — and where opportunities lie to expand its role in everyday health and wellness.
Dec 2, 2025/Article
Adele DiGiovanna, PT, passed away on Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a lifelong member of APTA, serving as a director on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of APTA Minnesota. Her commitment to bettering both APTA and the profession left an indelible mark on the physical therapy