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Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025-26 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

APTA Coronavirus Update: Jan. 8

Jan 8, 2021/Roundup

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

Study: Pre-Op Telerehab Leads to Better Functional Recovery From TKA

Jul 20, 2021/Review

Researchers studied an intensive three-week program, delivered remotely, and found significant gains for women 65 and older with knee OA.

What You Were Reading: Five Top PTJ Articles in 2024

Jan 27, 2025/News

The most popular studies in APTA’s scientific journal, PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, covered a wide range of topics.

Medicare Payment for Skilled Nursing Facilities

We help you keep track of evolving payment policies for SNFs.

In a Few Minutes, Access a Wealth of Financial Resources

Apr 9, 2021/Perspective

APTA is here to help you take control of your financial future.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2022

Jul 13, 2022/Roundup

APTA member achievements, plus insights and reflections shared with the media.

APTA, AOTA, Other Groups Ask Congress for Intervention on PTA Differential

Aug 4, 2021/News

A recent letter to House and Senate leaders says it's the wrong system at the wrong time.

The Fix Was On

Aug 1, 2019/Column

A career was shaped by the desire to make things better.