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History of the PTA

Celebrating 50 years of the physical therapist assistant.

Get Involved With APTA: 5 'Light Lift' (and Fun) Opportunities

Jun 7, 2019/News

Maybe you've been thinking about getting more involved with APTA, but worry about the time commitment. Maybe committee service just isn't your thing. Maybe you have a story you've been dying to share with members. Maybe you just want to dip your toe in the involvement pool before diving in later. APTA's

New COVID-19 Guidance for Rehab Specialists

Oct 7, 2020/News

A group of clinicians who experienced high numbers of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 offers recommendations that emphasize early rehab.

A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2018/Article

With relaxed state laws and wider availability, use of cannabis and cannabinoids is increasing throughout the United States. PTs and PTAs need to know how patients can be affected in both positive and negative ways.

PTJ Author Interview With Jason Silvernail: Defining Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Sep 24, 2024/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Steven George talks with Jason Silvernail about his perspective paper on defining orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) as a subspecialty of the profession.

Researchers: Physical Inactivity Impacts a Host of Noncommunicable Diseases

Apr 12, 2021/Review

A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.

Aetna Drops Prior Authorization in Five States

Feb 15, 2023/News

The decision offers PTs the opportunity to show how reduced administrative burden can be good for everyone (payers included).

Building Your Brand

Aug 24, 2023/Video

In this video, we will explore the strategies and techniques for building your brand on social media.

UnitedHealthcare Announces New Pilot Program to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services as Result of Collaboration With APTA

Jun 24, 2019/News

UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.