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Leading the Way

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

APTA's Emerging Leaders program recognizes PTs and PTAs early in their careers for outstanding contributions to the profession of physical therapy.

Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

Mar 6, 2018/Review

Nearly a third of patients prescribed physical activity have functional limitations that could interfere with their ability to follow the directives.

From PT in Motion Magazine: 50 Years of PTAs

May 7, 2019/News

Turns out 1969 wasn't all Woodstock and moonwalks: the year was also an important date for what has become a crucial part of the physical therapy profession—the physical therapist assistant (PTA). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of PTA education programs. To honor that milestone,

Institutionalizing Inventiveness

Mar 1, 2020/Feature

A growing number of schools that offer DPT and pre-physical therapy programs are exposing their students to strategies for inventing and innovating, from concept to production and marketing. And the programs' goals reach well beyond the invention itself.

COVID-19 Research Updates and Perspectives

May 1, 2020/Roundup

A collection of recently published studies and opinion pieces relevant to COVID-19.

A Space Odyssey: Architects and PTs Talk Clinic Design

Mar 3, 2020/News

When architect Maryam Katouzian says "one size does not fit all" in terms of physical therapy clinics, Lauren Lobert, PT, DPT, likely couldn't agree more. Katouzian is part of the architectural team that designed the Ivy Mountain Musculoskeletal Center, a 194,000-square-foot facility for the University

APTA, NATA Adopt Joint Policy Principles

Feb 4, 2021/Open Access

APTA and NATA jointly release policy principles to advance public health and better meet the needs of their patients. This document demonstrates shared language and understanding in support of optimal patient care.

Trauma Informed Care

Being able to recognize trauma and respond appropriately is vital to optimizing evaluation and interventions for the best possible outcomes.

Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.

Vulnerability and Courage

Jun 1, 2020/Column

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.