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Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

Sep 6, 2022/Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.

Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

Apr 10, 2017/News

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have a critical role to play—both in health care and in APTA. That's why the association is reaching out to all PTAs to show how APTA membership can improve their patient care, enhance their careers, and bring them closer to their professional peers. Coming Wednesday,

APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources

Mar 25, 2020/News

From helping physical therapy faculty move their courses online to conducting a webinar on providing acute care physical therapy during a pandemic, association chapters and sections are keeping the profession informed and creating an impressive array of tools. "We are going through this, day by day,

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

APTA’s "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services" report is a strategic resource designed to equip health care leaders with the scientific evidence they need to address opposition to direct access and drive meaningful change. 

Breaking Boundaries: APTA Fit for Practice Presents Kelly Starrett's Vision for Transformative Physical Therapy

Feb 6, 2024/Live Webinar

Join us on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. ET for an illuminating webinar featuring Kelly Starrett, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, performance coach to elite athletes and military units, and a pioneer in health and fitness.

5 Things I Learned From My First Year of PT School

Jul 27, 2022/Perspective

In addition to learning the fundamentals of my chosen profession, I learned a lot about myself during my first year of PT school.

Obesity Hurts: The Why and How of Integrating Weight Reduction With Chronic Pain Management: Author Interview With Anneleen Malfliet

Nov 19, 2021/Podcast

PTJ talks with Anneleen Malfliet, PT, PhD, about obesity and pain.

Generation Rap: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Speak Out

Dec 1, 2019/Feature

Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

Pain Management

The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.