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Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.
May 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.
Oct 5, 2022/Roundup
What's happening, resources to share, and opportunities to learn and engage during National Physical Therapy Month.
RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency
Nov 1, 2017/Column
For wellness, imbalance can be good.
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022) CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7 How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and
May 11, 2021/Perspective
The use of trauma-informed care has the power to change and uproot PT practice as we know it. And like most deconstructive work in life, my discovery of the need for trauma-informed physical therapy didn't come easy.
Apr 1, 2026/News
The American Physical Therapy Association continues its advocacy against the U.S. Department of Education's proposal that would sharply limit federal student loan access for doctor of physical therapy students and students seeking degrees in dozens of other professions. With the department expected to
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
PTs who themselves experience physical challenges are finding ways to leverage those situations to help others.
