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Mar 10, 2023/Review
Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.
Feb 1, 2026/Column
APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, summarizes some of the association’s 2025 highlights in his latest column.
Mar 8, 2023/Review
Researchers found that 35% of patients received no physical therapy within the first three months poststroke.
May 16, 2024/Test & Measure
Jun 16, 2023/Article
More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.
The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings
Mar 9, 2026/News
In 1921, a visionary group of women founded APTA and set our profession on a bold, new course. Their pioneering leadership not only established the association but also helped shape the profession's trajectory. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their legacy and the countless women whose contributions
Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures aerobic capacity; gait.
Jan 3, 2021/CPG
This guideline presents 10 areas for advancing inclusive practice in physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disability.
Sep 9, 2019/CPG
Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and
