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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
Apr 1, 2015/Feature
CSM 2015 was one of APTA's largest ever, with approximately 9,000 attendees, speakers, and guests. If you were there, here's a recap. If you weren't there, here's a sampling of what you missed.
Feb 1, 2026/Feature
Backed by fresh consumer data, PT For Future Me provides members with tools to elevate awareness, access, and demand for care.
Apr 1, 2026/Article
Three new reports — on demographics, income trends, and administrative burden — are being used to drive meaningful change.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.
Feb 1, 2026/Column
What one difficult patient taught a physical therapist about bias, burnout, and the human side of effective care.
Nov 1, 2015/Column
This PT should seek treatment for a cold shoulder. The last of 3 scenarios on the various faces of bullying and their ethical ramifications.
Jun 1, 2021/Feature
Part one of APTA Magazine's special issue on physical therapist education.
Oct 1, 2016/Feature
APTA's Emerging Leaders program recognizes PTs and PTAs early in their careers for outstanding contributions to the profession of physical therapy.
Nov 1, 2015/Feature
Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Makes Grant to Study Orthotic Device