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Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of orthopaedic physical therapy.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards

This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.

Circling Back and Moving Ahead

Dec 1, 2019/Column

A travel writer's journey leads to a career in physical therapy.

Benchmarking in Academic 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.

Report on Excellence in Physical Therapy Education Soon To Be Released

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.

Call for National Plan To Address PASC

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."

More Than Just a Professional Association

Oct 27, 2019/Perspective

APTA a community that values the voices of its members.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

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

Survey Findings Drive New APTA Advocacy Resources on Administrative Burden

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

Study: Even Small Amounts of PA Can Reduce CVD Risk Among the Elderly

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.