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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.
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
Jan 8, 2021/Roundup
Vaccine distribution, proning and nerve injury, rehab for COVID patients, and more.
Nov 24, 2021/Perspective
If you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, you're not alone.
May 1, 2017/Magazine
Viewpoints
Oct 1, 2025/News
October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.
Jun 16, 2023/News
Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.
Jun 1, 2019/Column
Follow the evidence, not the most intriguing headlines.
Dec 7, 2022/Review
Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.
Nov 1, 2025/Success Story
In a rural Tennessee clinic, one pediatric physical therapist shows how collaboration among health professionals helps infants get the care they need.
