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Jun 30, 2020/Author
Melissa C. Hofmann, PT, PhD, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Regis University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Melissa on Twitter at @melhofmann.
May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
Sep 22, 2023/News
The program supports post-professional doctoral students both prior to and post-candidacy.
Sep 1, 2025/Feature
Learn how people are using "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" to make the case that physical therapy is cost-effective.
PTCAS Work Group members are comprised of members serving in roles in program admissions, PT faculty serving as admissions chair, DPT program directors, and PT students, as well as liaison from outside organizations including the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the National
May 19, 2021/Roundup
Members and the profession in the media, May 2021 edition.
Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure
Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.
Mar 4, 2025/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Mar 3, 2026/Article
From their first steps to their golden years, Americans want to live longer, healthier lives. Yet, according to APTA's latest consumer research report, many don't know that physical therapy is a powerful tool to help them achieve their long-term health goals. APTA's new ChoosePT public awareness campaign,
Jul 28, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:12 Podcast Platforms Icons Getting into DPT school is a major milestone — but it's only the beginning. In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Noah Ackerman, Ida Hoxha, and Melissa Dreger, PT, DPT, MA, share what it really takes to move from acceptance to confidence as a Doctor of Physical
