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APTA in 2020, Part 3: Our Values in Action — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our efforts are rooted in the simple concept that greater diversity in the profession is key to its sustainability and, in turn, to achieving our transformative vision.

Battling Bias's Distorted Images

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

Looking in the mirror is the first step.

Older Black Americans More Likely to Have Low Physical Function, Less Likely to Receive Rehab Than Older White Americans

Nov 27, 2017/News

Among patients aged 65 and older, white Americans were 1.38 times more likely than black Americans to use any type of rehabilitation services, while more black patients had low functional mobility, say authors of a study e-published November 8 in JAGS.

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2018/Magazine

Avoiding Charges of Sexual Misconduct.

Sexual Harassment

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on sexual harassment.

Mental Health Resources for Physical Therapy Professionals

May 22, 2023/Roundup

A curation of information from APTA and other organizations can help clinicians focus on their well-being.

Yes, We Should: 5 Ways to Transform Your Mindset to Improve the Health of Society

Jun 3, 2018/Perspective

Health care and medical care aren't the same thing, and we aren't going to treat our way out of poor health using our old ways of thinking and doing.

Motions for the 2024 House

The House of Delegates is an APTA policymaking body that comprises voting delegates and nonvoting delegates. The House meets annually, making decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. Listed below are the motions for the

Professionalism and Diversity Champion Samuel Feitelberg, PT, MA, FAPTA, Dies

Mar 24, 2023/News

A revered and influential teacher and clinician, Feitelberg served on the APTA Board of Directors in the early 1990s.