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Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

What Does Mental Health and Wellness Look Like for Physical Therapy Practitioners Throughout Their Care

Jan 18, 2022/Video

Christy Weber is joined by five fellow PT practitioners from the Pivot PT family to discuss various aspects of mental health, wellness, and resiliency with regards to their careers.

Viewpoints

May 1, 2017/Magazine

Viewpoints

Mobility Exercises

Dec 8, 2021/Video

Mobility is important to keep our bodies healthy. A great way to relieve tension after completing your notes is by doing some gentle mobility drills

Compliance Matters: Identifying Dual Eligibles and Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries

Feb 1, 2018/Column

What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Member Value | How SPARC Is Strengthening APTA’s Payment Advocacy Efforts Nationwide

Apr 1, 2026/Column

SPARC equips members and state chapters with resources, guidance, and strategies to drive meaningful payer policy change.

Final 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Reflects System's Flaws; Includes Some Wins

Nov 3, 2023/News

The projected 3.4% cut is another indication that it's time for reform, but other APTA-backed provisions are good news for the profession.

APTA Coronavirus Update: Jan. 8

Jan 8, 2021/Roundup

Vaccine distribution, proning and nerve injury, rehab for COVID patients, and more.

Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025–2026 Cycle

Jun 24, 2026/Article

Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application

A World of Movement: The Special Olympics World Games Were Unforgettable

Jul 26, 2023/Perspective

Shortly after landing in Berlin to attend the Special Olympics World Games, or SOWG, I knew I was in for a special treat. Not even six months into my term as president of APTA Pediatrics and part of an APTA guest delegation, I had never been to an event like this and I didn't know what to expect.