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Sep 2, 2019/Article
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) National Student Conclave (NSC) is the only physical therapy conference designed for students, by students. This year NSC will be held October 31 to November 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Looking for that extra push to take the leap and register?
Jan 23, 2019/Review
An as-yet unexplained connection: higher levels of physical activity and motor skills seem to create a "cognitive reserve" that buoys cognitive performance during life.
Sep 12, 2024/News
Updates to the agency's State Operations Manual make it easier to apply for certifications of primary and extension sites.
Apr 17, 2023/Roundup
It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.
Jun 28, 2024/Video
Recording of a live discussion on PHTI's recent evaluation of virtual musculoskeletal care and its impact on the physical therapy profession.
Apr 11, 2017/Review
Researchers successfully replicated an earlier study that used spinal cord electrical stimulation to help an individual intentionally move his paralyzed legs.
Feb 1, 2017/Magazine
International Volunteering
Nov 15, 2021/Open Access
Anyone who lived through the pandemic has been practicing resilience: the world we were used to living in got turned upside down, and mostly, we managed.
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.