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May 3, 2020/Article
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.
Jun 1, 2018/Magazine
A Call to Diversify the Profession
Sep 14, 2021/News
The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.
Dec 15, 2020/Perspective
I personally believe that when we truly experience something with all our senses, we are better able to make a connection.
Nov 26, 2018/Perspective
Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.
Feb 13, 2023/Perspective
The foundational tenets of my identity — fluidity, authenticity, and vulnerability — help me be a better clinician.
APTA provides a consistent lobbying presence with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers. Adding your voice strengthens our efforts.
Oct 20, 2017/News
Most of the use is occurring in private and hospital-based outpatient clinics and group practices.
Jun 17, 2019/News
Sometimes, basic assumptions beg to be questioned. Just ask physical therapists (PTs) in the oncology rehabilitation department of Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin, who wondered why prevention and wellness couldn't be a part of the patient experience from the moment they entered the
May 15, 2019/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! Heard the one about the PT? Kyle Gadapee, SPT, was among