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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program is designed to build future association leaders, both nationally and locally.
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.
Jan 8, 2021/Roundup
Vaccine distribution, proning and nerve injury, rehab for COVID patients, and more.
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
