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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.
Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.
Sep 22, 2023/News
The program supports post-professional doctoral students both prior to and post-candidacy.
May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
May 1, 2022/Column
I have found that the hardest pill to swallow is that I am incapable of fixing all of my patients' problems.
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,
Oct 14, 2025/Article
Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
Sep 9, 2022/Review
Researchers say the bottom line is that just about any kind of PA is associated with significant benefit.
Apr 1, 2015/Feature
A long but successful walk to recovery.
Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.