By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
May 1, 2019/Feature
Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th
Jun 1, 2020/Perspective
I made a list of all the things I wanted out of a career. It summed up to be making a difference in people's lives.
Jan 17, 2024/Review
A meta-analysis found areas in which rhythmically cued exercise seemed particularly effective — and a few less significant results.
Apr 1, 2019/Article
From off-the-shelf game platforms that cost less than $200 to room-size immersive simulators with price tags in the millions, virtual reality (VR) is becoming a reality in physical therapy—but what does that mean for patient care?
Mar 1, 2020/Column
Here's information on how to apply the new CQ modifier to denote when outpatient therapy services are furnished in whole or in part by a PTA.
Jul 27, 2021/Roundup
APTA "leading the way," COVID-19 effects in children, long-term changes in heart rate post-infection, and more.
Nov 13, 2020/News
APTA's flagship journal will begin 2021 with a new APTA-aligned brand that reflects its prominence in rehabilitation.
Oct 2, 2020/Perspective
If you think the proposed cut won’t affect you because you don’t provide services for patients covered by Medicare, I urge you to think about the community in which you provide your services.
Dec 1, 2017/News
Want to focus on all the good you can do for people without the burden of having that "PT" designation after your name? How about just dropping the title and calling yourself something else? Simple answer: it doesn't work that way.
There's a lot to consider when deciding whether to earn a physical therapy degree outside of the United States.