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Sep 29, 2019/Perspective
Having the opportunity to meet many people with enthusiasm and with a desire to get involved was truly amazing.
Oct 11, 2017/News
Hospitals that serve rural areas are disappearing. APTA is supporting efforts to stop and even reverse that trend.
Oct 4, 2018/News
APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.
Apr 1, 2020/Magazine
APTA welcomes your opinions. We will consider letters, email, and social media posts that relate to specific articles in the magazine and those of general interest to the physical therapy profession.
Apr 5, 2022/Perspective
As a parent and PT, I am glad that our society has moved from trying to "fix" autism or other types of neurological diagnoses.
Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
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.
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.
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.
Feb 3, 2021/Review
Two APTA academies, in collaboration with APTA national, have created a targeted set of recommendations.