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Jan 29, 2019/News
What's in a name? For the organization formerly known as The Foundation for Physical Therapy (Foundation), just about everything. Earlier this month, the Foundation announced a name change for the organization, from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.
Apr 15, 2025/Podcast
In this episode, entrepreneur and APTA member Odell Miller, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT. They talk about starting a business, how new technologies are rapidly changing the profession, and ways PTs can take care of themselves to avoid burnout.
Oct 8, 2025/News
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient's primary care team. It's important for PTs and PTAs to understand this emerging care delivery model, including considerations regarding practice readiness, educational opportunities, and
Oct 5, 2021/Article
Relevant resources from the academy include and education manual and special interest group.
It is important to understand the PTCAS application process and required steps prior to starting your application.
Jan 1, 2020/Website
Academy members pursue a vision of embracing aging and empowering adults to move, engage, and live well.
Jul 12, 2023/News
A new marketing tool helps you pair your practice or services with consumer-focused messaging on the value of physical therapy.
May 8, 2019/Article
According to the CDC. among people who experience severe joint pain from OA, a third don't engage in any physical activity.
Mar 10, 2020/News
Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Carmen Elliott, is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and executive director of the Physical Therapy Fund as of April 2021. Elliott is a longtime member of the APTA staff team, having been with the association since 2006. Previously she served as APTA’s vice president of insurer relations,