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Jun 30, 2021/Podcast
This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.
Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
Use this definitions page to understand various status of accredited physical therapy programs under CAPTE.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.
Jan 17, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Sep 1, 2024/Column
Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is exploring how walking function can be impacted by spinal stimulation.
Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
Aug 14, 2019/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! PT compassion: Paul Erwin, PT, DPT, provides care and
Sep 21, 2021/Review
An international panel established the competencies across seven broad domains that include "patient safety" and "technology skills."