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57th McMillan Lecture: Movement Is the Core of Who We Are

Mar 10, 2026/Article

Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivers the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California. In delivering the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California, Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, encouraged the profession to realize its identity as movement experts. "It

Movement System Diagnosis

May 22, 2024/Resource

APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.

Study: Cardiac Rehab Improves Endurance in Stroke Survivors

Feb 1, 2021/Review

Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.

A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

Apr 29, 2021/Podcast

Defining Moment: A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.

Impact of Student Debt on the Physical Therapy Profession

Jun 1, 2020/Report

The report includes recommendations, as well as a summary of actions APTA has been taking to address the problem.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

Change Agents for the Profession: Spreading the Word

Mar 1, 2021/Feature

Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves takes many forms. These individuals represent that diversity.

Now More Than Ever, Self-Care Is Crucial

Jul 1, 2022/Feature

PTs and PTAs often tell patients to practice self-care. Now it's time for them to take their own advice.