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2023 National Physical Therapy Month Will Highlight the Profession's Value

Sep 6, 2023/Roundup

October's celebration will center on a landmark report on what the profession can do for patients — and society.

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

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.

Member Value | Your APTA Learning Center: More Than Courses

Jun 1, 2026/Column

The APTA Learning Center is a member benefit designed around you, so you can learn smarter, save money, and stay current.

APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program

The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program is designed to build future association leaders, both nationally and locally.

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?

Building a PT Practice With a Human Performance Focus

Dec 10, 2021/Video

After years of helping professional athletes return from injury, enhance their performance, and excel at their sport, Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, and Lenny Macrina, PT, MSPT, create a similar environment for the general public.

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.

Guided Meditation on Building Resilience with Core

Feb 1, 2022/Video

Join Core instructors Devon Pipars, Angelica Wilson, and Nikki Niestemski through a guided meditation to build your resilience. In the app, find four additional meditation tracks devoted to APTA's rehabilitation professionals specific to expanding your resilience.

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