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Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves takes many forms. These individuals represent that diversity.
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
Pursuant to association policy APTA Clinical Specialization Policy, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties guides the American Physical Therapy Association’s Clinical Specialization Program and its specialty councils. ABPTS provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
Sep 1, 2021/Feature
As APTA celebrates its centennial, there's no denying that physical therapy has come a long way in the association's first 100 years. But advancements and changes are expected to be even swifter in the next century as physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy
Nov 1, 2024/Column
Exploring AI Ethics Within the Five Roles of Physical Therapy
Matt Glassoff, PT, DPT, interviews Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, secretary of APTA Federal.
Apr 1, 2025/Feature
Physical therapists share ways to treat and support long-distance athletes.
Apr 1, 2019/Column
A student spreads a message of inclusion.
Mar 1, 2019/Column
Tapping into the power of perspective.
