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Sep 2, 2019/Article
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) National Student Conclave (NSC) is the only physical therapy conference designed for students, by students. This year NSC will be held October 31 to November 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Looking for that extra push to take the leap and register?
Aug 13, 2018/Perspective
I felt like we could do a better job as a profession to collaborate and include PTAs, but that also meant more PTAs had to be involved.
Sep 25, 2018/Perspective
If I can manage to maintain a very real patient-centered perspective, I know I'll find success.
Awards
This award encourages the publication of outstanding physical therapy research articles, including both foundational and clinical research impacting practice and patient care.
Jun 28, 2018/News
Both wisdom and courage are needed to effect positive change. Laurita M. (Laurie) Hack, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, opened her delivery of the 49th Mary McMillan Lecture with these thoughts and with her insights into gaining more of the wisdom and courage that will move the profession forward. Hack addressed
Aug 9, 2018/Perspective
Learning about so many individuals allowed me to see the big picture about our profession and what makes it so special.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures fear avoidance beliefs associated with low back pain (LBP).
Dec 10, 2024/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Jun 1, 2020/News
The new report says that education debt limits life choices of PTs and PTAs, and describes potential costs as a "deterrent to promising students." But there may be ways to ease the burdens.