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Jun 1, 2022/Podcast
PTs working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.
Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs help patients with TKA recover, improve activity and participation, and progress to maximal outcomes.
Sep 5, 2024/News
This year, the focus is on falls prevention — something every PT and PTA plays a role in.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
Jan 4, 2021/News
Two new offerings aimed at researchers from underrepresented groups are among the programs now accepting applications through Feb. 15.
APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.
Jun 24, 2026/Article
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application
Jun 1, 2025/Success Story
One hospital’s mentoring program is empowering clinicians to confidently treat vestibular disorders — and transforming patient outcomes along the way.
Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not every blow to the head will result in a
Aug 31, 2022/Review
About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.
