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Some of the most exciting advances in physical therapist practice involve emerging digital technologies.
Sep 18, 2023/Open Access
The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development
Aug 27, 2019/Article
As practice expands to telehealth, securing patients' protected health information is more critical than ever before.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration
Oct 14, 2020/Roundup
Members and the profession in the media.
Jul 9, 2018/News
Two researchers and a longtime APTA staff member were formally recognized as honorary members of APTA by the 2018 House of Delegates for contributions that have allowed PTs and PTAs to better serve patients and clients.
Jun 22, 2018/News
The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) is poised to become fully operational in 3 states, allowing PTs and PTAs licensed in 1 of the states to obtain practice privileges in the other 2.
Apr 22, 2022/News
SWORD Health has committed at least $100k annually to bolster the study of technology use in the profession, and to grow APTA’s PT Fund.
Feb 3, 2023/News
The association will collaborate with agencies, universities, and health care organizations in the Total Worker Health® initiative.