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2019 ELI Fellows Graduate From What's Now a National Award-Winning Program

Jul 17, 2019/News

The 18 seasoned physical therapy educators who have honed their knowledge and skills over the past year through the APTA Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship program know they've been a part of something special. Apparently, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) agrees—it named

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Improves Abilities of Individuals With Dementia

Jan 28, 2020/Review

No physical therapy was linked to a 60% probability of ADL improvement; probability rose to 75% for patients receiving any physical therapy.

A Movement for Movement: APTA Campaign Promotes Physical Activity and Role of PTs and PTAs

Jul 1, 2020/News

The new #ChoosePT public awareness campaign is gearing up to make a big splash in APTA’s centennial year.

Resources for Teaching Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy Education

Feb 4, 2025/Resource

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.

The Power of Goals

Nov 1, 2018/Column

They're important in hockey. They're vital to empowerment in life.

Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Objectively measures five common nonverbal pain expressions.

It's Time to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Our Vision for Society

Apr 16, 2018/Perspective

One opportunity to transform society by optimizing movement is increasing physical activity participation.

PT, PTA Education Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for a Program That Inspires, Empowers, and Connects

Feb 7, 2018/News

The yearlong ELI Fellowship program uses a blended learning approach to help PT and PTA educators in academic, residency, and fellowship settings to hone their skills in facilitating change, thinking strategically, and engaging in public discourse to advance the physical therapy profession.

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Lives are changed every day by physical therapy. But in order for PTs and PTAs to make those changes possible, they need to leverage systems that allow them to thrive in their careers.

Let's Move: 5 Studies Supporting Physical Activity's Long-Term Health Benefits

Dec 7, 2021/Roundup

APTA's public information campaign at ChoosePT.com points to the benefits of physical activity. Recent research backs up the idea.