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Powering Progress in Primary Care

Apr 1, 2026/Article

How APTA and its members are working to advance physical therapists as entry-point providers.

Ethics In Practice | Navigating Dual Roles in Research: When Patient Becomes Participant

Nov 1, 2025/Column

Physical therapists engaged in research often navigate complex dual roles — balancing care with investigation.

Defining Moment | What Is Physical Therapy, Really?

Dec 1, 2025/Column

A chance conversation with an old friend opened one PT's eyes to how easily patient trust can be lost.

Opinion | Put Your Pen Down: Talking Honestly About Pain With Patients

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.

From Students to Fellows: Celebrating Leadership Across the Profession

Nov 1, 2025/Feature

Meet the seasoned leaders, emerging trailblazers, and outstanding students who are driving the profession forward.

APTA President’s Note | Where We Are Supposed to Be

Nov 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, recalls a memorable patient encounter in this issue’s column.

The Future of Physical Therapist Education

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

As health care continues to evolve rapidly, so will the physical therapy profession and the ways students are educated. What will physical therapist education look like in 10 or 20 years? Experts weigh in.

Viewpoints

Oct 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Sticks and Stones

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Lacrosse was named for the stick its players wield. As the saying goes, sticks and stones can break bones. Lacrosse players experience myriad other injuries as well. Physical therapists help prevent injuries and rehabilitate injured players.

Unusual Paths to the Profession

Nov 1, 2021/Feature

Becoming a physical therapist can involve many twists and turns.