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Mar 11, 2022/News
The $1.5 trillion plan passed with bipartisan support. Here are three takeaways of interest to the physical therapy community.
Jun 1, 2026/Article
Seasoned clinicians reflect on their early years to share the lessons they wish they'd learned sooner.
Jul 3, 2016/Clinical Summary
PTs have a role in screening, examining, and providing intervention with this patient population in order to help minimize deleterious effects of bedrest and optimize movement.
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
Pursuant to association policy APTA Clinical Specialization Policy, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties guides the American Physical Therapy Association’s Clinical Specialization Program and its specialty councils. ABPTS provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
Mar 1, 2019/Column
Tapping into the power of perspective.
Apr 1, 2025/Feature
Physical therapists share ways to treat and support long-distance athletes.
Jun 1, 2020/Feature
How can PTs apply change theory and change behavior to patients and clients to help improve outcomes?
Nov 1, 2024/Column
Exploring AI Ethics Within the Five Roles of Physical Therapy