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Study: Only 10% of Physician Visits for LBP Resulted in Physical Therapy Referrals 1997–2010 While Opioid Prescriptions Climbed

Apr 30, 2017/Review

In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a

Advanced Cancer Patients Can Benefit From Structured Exercise, Say Researchers

May 21, 2018/Review

Incorporating structured exercise into supportive care can help improve the lives of patients with advanced cancer, say researchers.

APTA Live: Fostering Allyship in DEI: Part 2

Jun 28, 2020/Event

Engage with guests from the LGBTQIA+ community. We’ll be talking about their lived experiences and about how we as a profession can advance DEI efforts and grow as allies.

PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.

Physical Therapy For Individuals With Disabilities: Practice in Educational Settings

Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.

PTJ Author Interview: Credentialism and the CAPTE 50 Percent Requirement

Oct 1, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:29 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Hogan, PhD, about his recently published perspective on the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education standard

Study: Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Give Their Infants a Motor Skills Boost

Aug 20, 2019/Review

Infants of mothers who engaged in aerobic exercise during pregnancy tend to show better motor development at 1 month.

PTJ Announces Brand Change, Publication Enhancements, New Look

Nov 13, 2020/News

APTA's flagship journal will begin 2021 with a new APTA-aligned brand that reflects its prominence in rehabilitation.

New COVID-19 Volunteer Resource Connects PTs, PTAs, Students With Facilities in Need

Mar 30, 2020/News

APTA's new service allows facilities to share their needs and creates matches with volunteers able to provide key services.

APTA Members' Hometown Efforts Keep 'PT in the Community' Momentum Going Strong

May 11, 2021/News

The community service initiative had to pivot from a single APTA CSM-based event to multiple locally based projects — and it worked.