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Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.
Mar 20, 2020/Statement
We are going through this together, day by day, doing our best to make a positive impact on society in a moment in time when there are no easy solutions.
Dec 1, 2024/Column
APTA interviews Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, president of APTA Home Health.
Mar 1, 2016/Column
Your wellness clients might. Tell them about the "big 3."
Apr 5, 2023/Perspective
APTA's DEI Toolkit can help you learn, develop, and engage around critical concepts.
Feb 17, 2023/News
Katherine "Kay" Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a physical therapy leader whose influence can be felt in nearly every corner of the profession, has died. She was 83.
Oct 18, 2023/Roundup
From Times Square ads to a nationwide satellite media tour, we're sharing the value of physical therapy with millions.
Sep 2, 2025/News
APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the
May 5, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 23:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify Ash James, director of practice and development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom, joins APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence
Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary
Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.