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Genetics in Physical Therapy Overview

Apr 19, 2019/Article

Many conditions and impairments encountered by PTs have genetic underpinnings, including diseases such as stroke, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer to name a few.

The PT in the Emergency Department: A Call to Crisis Care

Jul 1, 2021/Feature

While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.

Two New Bills in House Focus on Expanding Telehealth in Medicare, Opening up Possibilities for PTs

May 21, 2017/News

APTA government affairs staff will continue to track the progress of the legislation.

Physical Therapy: At the Intersection of Public Health and Health Care

Apr 1, 2024/Feature

A perspective on who makes up the public health workforce, and physical therapists' contributions to promoting a community's health and wellness.

Student Focus | APTA Hand and Upper Extremity

Sep 1, 2025/Column

Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.

Safe Patient Handling Perceptions and Practices: A Survey of Acute Care Physical Therapists

May 1, 2014/Article

The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physical therapists and their perceptions regarding SPH.

What To Know About Blood-Flow Restriction Training

Feb 13, 2018/Article

BFRT is part of the professional scope of practice for physical therapists.

Blood Flow Restriction Training Becoming Standard Practice

Feb 1, 2022/Feature

A novel treatment not long ago, blood flow restriction training is rapidly being used by more and more physical therapists.

2020 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jul 1, 2020/Video

This inaugural lecture, delivered by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, debuted on July 1, 2020.