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Lives are changed every day by physical therapy. But in order for PTs and PTAs to make those changes possible, they need to leverage systems that allow them to thrive in their careers.

Giving Back to the Community That Supports Us

Nov 12, 2018/Perspective

No matter how hard we think we have it, there are people in our own community who have it much harder.

Resources for Teaching Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy Education

Feb 4, 2025/Resource

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.

Celebrating the 10th PT Day of Service

Oct 2, 2024/Article

Co-founder Efosa L. Guobadia reflects on the past decade and looks ahead to the future of service in the profession.

Study: Knee, Hip OA May Increase Risk of CVD-Related Death, Underscoring Need for Emphasis on Physical Activity in OA Treatment

Aug 16, 2019/Review

Those with hip or knee OA died from chronic ischemic heart diseases and heart failure at a greater rate.

Sensory Impairment Linked to Function Deficits, Earlier Mortality in Adults 70+

Feb 21, 2024/Review

Authors of a study of 1,800 older adults say their findings point to the need for sensory screenings to lower risk of functional decline.

APTA 100 Days of Service Member Profile: Reed Handlery, PT, DPT, PhD

Oct 27, 2021/Open Access

"The challenge combines what we do best: movement and service to others. Since 2020 the challenge has supported DEI efforts."

Study: Referral to Physical Therapy for LBP Reduces Odds of Later Opioid Prescription—Even When Patients Don't Follow Up on the Referral

Jan 2, 2018/Review

"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."

APTA Practice Advisory: Emerging Technology: AI-Enabled Ambient Scribe Technology in Physical Therapy Documentation

Aug 29, 2025/Resource

Ambient scribe tools refer to systems that operate discreetly in the background and use artificial intelligence to automatically capture, transcribe, and summarize patient-provider interactions into structured clinical notes. As these scribes becomes more prevalent in health care, PTs and PTAs using

55th Mary McMillan Lecture

Feb 14, 2024/Video

Acknowledging current actions of APTA and proposed opportunities for more fully engaging with the global rehabilitation community.