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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
May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary
FAI is a major cause of hip dysfunction in young adults and is a proposed risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA).
Jan 20, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled examinations, therapeutic interventions, and education that have the potential to help people with asthma.
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.
Oct 14, 2021/Video
We know you know, but reminders can be helpful. Listen to Lenny Parracino, certified massage therapist, fellow of applied functional science, and soft tissue therapist for the LA Clippers, describe his most meaningful wellness tips for movement.
Nov 24, 2021/Perspective
If you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, you're not alone.
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.
Feb 1, 2018/Column
What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Apr 1, 2026/Column
SPARC equips members and state chapters with resources, guidance, and strategies to drive meaningful payer policy change.
Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary
People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.