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Falls Awareness Week: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

Sep 22, 2019/Article

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency departments treat 3 million older adults for falls each year. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized after a fall, approximately 20% of falls result in serious injuries, and falls are the second leading cause of accidental or

5 Reasons Why I Love Working in a Military Health System

Jan 9, 2020/Perspective

I'm a PT at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and I love my job.

The PTA Differential: How We Got Here, and What's Next

Feb 9, 2020/Perspective

It can be a challenge to keep up even if you’re working hard to pay attention.

Finding My Way: “I Took a Leap”

Nov 20, 2017/Perspective

Becca Fung didn't receive any interdisciplinary instruction in DPT school. Now it's what she does for a living. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Becca describes how she made a bold career leap, with a lot of support from her network of mentors. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

APTA Financial Solutions Center: Student Experience

May 24, 2017/Perspective

This is exactly what I needed to understand what smart spending actually is, and how to successfully get myself out of debt in a timely manner.

The Broadway PT

Nov 27, 2018/Perspective

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The backstage door is on West 41st street.  Press the doorbell and let the security guard know that you are the physical therapist (PT).  Walk up 1 flight of stairs and the call board will be on your left side. Continue up to the third floor.  Walk down the hallway,

Top 5 Questions Physical Therapists Can’t Answer

Mar 14, 2018/Article

APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry will help to answer these questions and improve practice.

Priceless: Financial Education for PTs, PTAs, & Students

Apr 3, 2018/Perspective

I'll be the first to say that I haven't always made the best financial decisions while in physical therapy school.

Disaster Relief: 5 Things Every Student Should Know

Jul 16, 2018/Article

What you prepare for now, will only allow you to respond more compassionately and effectively in the future.

The Wanderlust PTs

Aug 14, 2018/Perspective

My mind was already set. I was going to become a travel PT.