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Defining Moment | The Patient You Dread

Feb 1, 2026/Column

What one difficult patient taught a physical therapist about bias, burnout, and the human side of effective care.

Shockwave Therapy in Physical Therapy: The Sound of Healing

Dec 1, 2025/Article

Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.

Ethics in Practice: Small Slights, Big Lessons

May 1, 2024/Column

An ethical exploration of microaggressions in the field of physical therapy.

Student Focus: Acute Care

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Karli Fosco, PT, DPT, then a third-year SPT at Ithaca College, interviewed Traci Norris, PT, DPT.

Defining Moment: Through the Open Door

Aug 1, 2024/Column

A PT's journey with rock climbing and movement science.

Ethics in Practice: #Boundaries: When Is the Line Being Crossed?

Aug 1, 2023/Column

With social media, when does a professional relationship get too personal?

Alternative Payment Model Contracting Guide

Jun 1, 2017/Article

Get up to speed on terminology, questions to ask yourself, and factors to consider before you develop a contract to participate in an APM.

We Went to D.C. to Advocate for Our Profession. Here's What It Was Like

Sep 29, 2021/Perspective

What happens during an APTA advocacy event? An experienced advocate and two first-timers share their experiences.

Centennial Properties LLC Board of Trustees

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Centennial Properties LLC Board of Trustees is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.  Apply Now

Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Services

Effective Aug. 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 application cycle, the Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Service ended. APTA thanks the PTACAS work group — PTA program faculty, admissions committee chairs, and program directors — who helped create application content, set