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Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Aug 26, 2022/Perspective

Another example of a great comment letter. This installment: Commenting when Medicare beneficiaries aren't your primary patient population.

Study: Even Small Amounts of Physical Activity Can Lower Depression Risk

May 3, 2022/Review

An analysis of multiple studies found participants who reached just half of the weekly PA recommendation saw a 18% drop in depression risk.

Can't-Miss Special Edition of PTJ Focuses on Intersection of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Developmental Science

Jun 12, 2019/News

The June edition of PTJ (Physical Therapy) is something special: an entire issue devoted to the ways pediatric physical therapy and developmental science are informing each other—all to the benefit of children and their families. The issue shouldn't be missed, say Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD, and Anjana Bhat,

Updated OA 'Agenda' Emphasizes Importance of Physical Activity

May 12, 2020/News

The resources describes OA as "still an under-recognized chronic condition."

Embezzlement? That Could Never Happen in My Practice

May 1, 2015/Feature

Yes, it could, as a growing number of PTs have found out. Here's how to protect yourself.

56th McMillan Lecture: What Is at the Heart of Movement?

Feb 19, 2025/News

Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, called on the profession to reduce the impact of health disparities.

2021 Centennial Scholar Capstone Projects

Throughout 2021, APTA Centennial Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.

From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020/Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

Creating Pipelines to Advance DEI

Oct 2, 2019/Podcast

MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.

Enhanced Proficiency and Continuing Education for the PTA

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes how physical therapist assistants may participate in continuing education.