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Studies Show Faster Walking Associated With Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Dec 6, 2023/Review

Researchers found that brisk walking — 4 mph or more — was associated with a 39% drop in risk.

Host a National Advocacy Dinner

Apr 6, 2023/Video

Learn about APTA advocacy, the importance of getting involved, and how you can advocate for the physical therapy profession.

2024 Annual Report

Apr 14, 2025/Annual Report

APTA is committed to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Through this mission, our work in 2024 remained focused on what matters most to our members. Our unwavering advocacy led to historic wins, and the resources we created helped members

Donald E. Tepper

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Donald E. Tepper was editor of APTA's monthly memberhip magazine until his retirement in Nov. 2021. Before joining the association in 2001, he served in a number of communications and public relations positions with other national Washington-based associations, including the National Industrial Traffic

Emotional Intelligence: An Exercise Harnessing the Power of Music

Jan 18, 2022/Open Access

Have you ever gotten into your car after a rough day at work, turned on your stereo system, and the perfect song for your mood came on?

University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)

Apr 22, 2022/Test & Measure

URICA measures a using a patient's readiness to change self-reported questionnaire that categorizes the patient into one of the 4 following stages: precontemplation, contemplation, action, or maintenance.

Mindfulness: Just What the PT Ordered

May 24, 2021/Perspective

I wanted to be a victor and not a victim in any situation. Mindfulness turned out to be my answer.

Keeping Pain Out of the Red Zone

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

The mechanisms of pain are both physical and psychological. Here's what PTs and PTAs need to know in order to gauge treatment strategies.

Planning for the Future of Clinical Education

Jun 1, 2019/Feature

APTA, the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy are collaborating through the Educational Leadership Partnership to reshape physical therapy clinical education.