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Blood Flow Restriction, Beyond Just Muscle

Jul 16, 2021/Perspective

Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.

A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

2025 Maley Lecturer: Movement Is 'Our Professional Lens'

Aug 25, 2025/News

For the second year in a row, the John H.P. Maley Lecture was all about the movement system. Nancy Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT, gave the 2025 lecture with the goal of educating the audience about the progress and challenges surrounding movement and diagnosis, as well as encouraging PTs to embrace their role

The Need for Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for Autistic Adults

May 18, 2022/Perspective

An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.

Coronavirus Update: Nov. 10

Nov 10, 2021/Roundup

APTA Practice Advisory on the CMS vaccination rule, mapping PASC symptoms and prevalence, pills to treat COVID-19, and more.

PTJ Perspectives Shed Light on Psychological Factors in Care

Apr 14, 2023/Roundup

APTA's scientific journal offers insights on hot topics in the profession. Here are three examples worth checking out.

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Opens 2024 Call for Grant Applications

Apr 22, 2024/Article

A total of $860K is available across a variety of research areas — but pay attention to application deadlines.

Referral To Physical Therapy

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's position on referral to physical therapy.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.