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Mar 9, 2021/News
PTs in certain areas already are allowed to secure substitute care for patients. This legislation opens it up to all PTs.
Aug 1, 2015/Column
Conflict arises when the past colors the present.
Dec 1, 2023/Column
APTA welcomes your opinions and encourages diverse voices.
Jun 16, 2025/Article
The association has taken the lead on advocating for regulatory reforms and deregulation to improve the delivery of physical therapy.
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
Jul 1, 2018/Column
A behavioral therapist becomes a PT to enhance her ability to serve children with autism.
May 14, 2013/Test & Measure
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Vestibular Disorders
Jan 26, 2024/News
A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Aug 31, 2022/Review
About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.
