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The Physical Therapist Assistant Profession Turns 50

Jan 22, 2019/Article

  While APTA's centennial may be a couple years away, there's another cause for celebration right here, right now: 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first physical therapist assistant (PTA) graduates. Though a half-century may seem like a long time, the rise of the PTA from something that seemed

The Movement System Brings It All Together

May 1, 2016/Feature

An upcoming summit will explore the implications and goals of recognizing the movement system as the core of physical therapist practice, education, and research. Meanwhile, here's some background to bring you up-to-date.

UnitedHealthcare Holds Firm on Prior Authorization Policy Despite APTA Advocacy

Oct 11, 2024/Article

Meetings with the insurer yielded disappointing outcomes.

Viewpoints: March 2025

Mar 1, 2025/Column

CEO Update; working with IEPTs; a student's challenge to complete 20 free Learning Center courses in 20 days.

PTJ Author Interview With Andrew Post: The APTA Outstanding Research Award

Jan 21, 2025/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Post, PT, DPT, about winning the 2024 APTA Outstanding Research Award.

Ankle Plantar Flexion Endurance Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses plantar flexion endurance in weight bearing.

Modified Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how back pain or leg pain has affected their ability to manage in everyday life.

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision - 2024

Dec 1, 2024/CPG

This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include

For Your Patients: Resources for Recovering From COVID-19

Jun 23, 2021/News

APTA's consumer-focused website helps patients understand how physical therapy can play a crucial role.

APTA Board of Directors Kicks Off Centennial Year With $100k to APTA’s PT Fund

Jan 5, 2021/News

One of the best ways to honor the physical therapy profession's proud past is to invest in its future.