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From Move Forward Radio: Motivated by Physical Therapy Experience, Woman Is Inspired to Give Back

Mar 29, 2019/News

Sometimes physical therapy doesn't just heal an injury, it changes the course of a patient's life for the better. Colleen Rapp, a press operator for the Denver Post, thought her physically demanding job was exercise enough—until she got a wholistic view of her health status from her physical therapist

President Dunn: Students of Today Must Prepare for Tomorrow

Dec 18, 2017/Perspective

Transitioning from one year to the next always feels like the start of something exciting and new, and that's especially true as we enter 2018. APTA's centennial is approaching on the horizon in 2021, which means that a first-year DPT student in 2018 will be starting their career as our association turns

New Strategy Group Seeking Input on Physical Therapy PT, PTA Clinical Education Recommendations

May 8, 2018/News

The new group, called the Clinical Education Strategy Group, is sponsoring an action-planning meeting this fall.

APTA's Founders' Day Celebration Puts the Profession's Values Front and Center

Jan 19, 2021/News

The association's virtual celebration of its 100th birthday was all about thriving as a community.

Falls Prevention: Recent Studies Make the Case for PT, PTA Involvement

Sep 22, 2020/News

The magnitude of falls as a public health issue is significant — but more attention to falls prevention could make a difference.

Film Star Kathy Bates Helps to Spread the Word on Lymphedema Management in APTA Oncology Section's Journal

Jan 16, 2018/News

Health care providers are increasing their knowledge of lymphedema management, but there's still much work to be done. Just ask film and television star Kathy Bates, author of a letter to the editor in a special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) entirely devoted to the disease.

Experts: It's Time to Act on the Evidence for Low Back Pain

Mar 30, 2018/News

The problem, according to the authors of a series of Lancet articles is that despite the evidence, many providers still recommend rest and time off work for LBP, and the use of drugs and surgery is more prevalent than it should be.

Adopt the Rule of 7

Mar 1, 2020/Column

Try adding engagement and impact to everything you do.

Explore Member Engagement Groups

There are four different types of MEGs, each representing a different opportunity for involvement.

From PTJ: How to Implement PT Services for Men Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy

Jul 5, 2024/News

Authors of this case study detail how to implement a pre- and postoperative program that helps improve quality of life for this population.