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Jul 18, 2025/Resource
This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.
Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
Sep 20, 2019/News
Recognition of the importance of direct access to physical therapy for consumers, updating decades-old practice acts, and making it easier for patients to obtain handicapped parking plates and placards were among the accomplishments of this year's APTA State Legislative Leadership Award winners, The
Aug 7, 2019/Review
Americans haven't really made a dent in improving physical activity rates, while increasing the amount of time spent on sedentary behavior.
Mar 1, 2020/Feature
A growing number of schools that offer DPT and pre-physical therapy programs are exposing their students to strategies for inventing and innovating, from concept to production and marketing. And the programs' goals reach well beyond the invention itself.
Sep 25, 2018/Perspective
If I can manage to maintain a very real patient-centered perspective, I know I'll find success.
Oct 9, 2021/Event
Join thousands of PTs, PTAs, and students of physical therapy and expand your passion outside of the clinical walls by serving your community. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Jan 21, 2021/Open Access
This year, the member-led effort focuses on making a difference in members' home communities during the APTA 2021 CSM.
Aug 1, 2017/Magazine
My Role in a University Sports Medicine Department
Oct 13, 2021/News
The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.