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Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of orthopaedic physical therapy.
This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.
Dec 1, 2019/Column
A travel writer's journey leads to a career in physical therapy.
Jan 10, 2022/Podcast
The first wave of this study's findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions.
Nov 23, 2021/News
The Education Leadership Partnership report outlines a vision that prepares PTs and PTAs to meet the needs of individuals and communities.
Mar 31, 2021/Statement
APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."
Oct 27, 2019/Perspective
APTA a community that values the voices of its members.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges
Dec 4, 2017/Review
This study is notable because of its focus on participants 65 and older, and its 18-year median follow-up duration.