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Bob Bartlett, Earliest Living APTA President, Pays Inspirational Visit to APTA HQ

Jun 16, 2023/Article

More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.

More PA Tied to Lower Hospitalization Risk for Common Diseases

Mar 10, 2023/Review

Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.

Documentation Authority For Physical Therapist Services

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist services are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.

Therapy Associations Call on Congress to Address Medicare Payment Cuts

Dec 1, 2020/Statement

Physical therapy providers, occupational therapy providers, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are in dire financial predicaments and struggling to continue providing essential rehabilitation and audiology services to their patients, particularly

Just Taking a Walk Can Extend Your Life, Say Researchers

Oct 29, 2017/Review

Researchers found that even a small amount of walking had an impact on health.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2020/Magazine

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APTA 2019 House of Delegates Election Results Announced

Jun 10, 2019/News

The following members were elected to APTA's Board of Directors and Nominating Committee on Monday, June 10, at the 2019 House of Delegates in Chicago. Kip Schick, PT, DPT, MBA, was elected secretary. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, was elected vice speaker of the House of Delegates. Deirdre "Dee" Daley,

APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring

Mar 27, 2025/Resource

The intent of the “APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring” is to describe mentoring applicable for all professional roles of a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant across the learner continuum, understanding that being a learner is a career-long role.

A Secret to Overcoming Stress: Volunteer

May 14, 2018/Perspective

I found joy in volunteering by being part of something bigger than myself.

Physical Therapy for People With Autism

Jul 1, 2018/Feature

PTs explain why their role-nonexistent not so long ago- is vitally important today.