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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, January 2021

Jan 19, 2021/Roundup

Individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

The Myths and Mysteries of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Apr 1, 2021/Feature

PICS occurs following an episode of acute care. No one is quite sure why, yet it affects more than 3 million people annually.

Researchers Report Another Success in Using Electrical Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement in a Patient With Paralysis

Apr 11, 2017/Review

Researchers successfully replicated an earlier study that used spinal cord electrical stimulation to help an individual intentionally move his paralyzed legs.

5 Ways to Get the Most out of Volunteer Experiences

Apr 17, 2023/Roundup

It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.

Value of Virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions

Jun 28, 2024/Video

Recording of a live discussion on PHTI's recent evaluation of virtual musculoskeletal care and its impact on the physical therapy profession.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Jul 18, 2025/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.

APTA Practice Advisory: Primary Care Physical Therapy

Oct 16, 2025/Resource

Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.

Eight Mindfulness Tactics to Build Resiliency

Nov 15, 2021/Open Access

Anyone who lived through the pandemic has been practicing resilience: the world we were used to living in got turned upside down, and mostly, we managed.

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Student-Led Flash Action Highlights Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Oct 1, 2018/News

A PT and PTA student-led "flash action strategy" held September 26-27 focused on bringing a clear message to Capitol Hill.