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Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

May 1, 2019/Feature

Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th

Inventional Thinking

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

"Problem-solving is the beginning of invention," says Peter Pidcoe, PT, DPT, PhD, himself an inventor. Coming up with creative solutions to problems faced by patients is something physical therapists (PTs) do every day. Some PTs go a step further-taking what they see in practice and creating a new product

Forged on the Battlefield: A New Mission

Sep 1, 2017/Column

A veteran's career path began in Afghanistan.

The Facts About Upcoming Changes in Home Health Payment

May 1, 2019/Column

Here's what's true about the Patient-Driven Groupings Model-and what's not.

AI: Huge Potential, or an Impenetrable Black Box?

Jun 1, 2020/Feature

Artificial intelligence offers many benefits to health care professionals - and likely will be a key component of future practice - but it's not without its drawbacks.

Study Contradicts Popular 'Text Neck' Theory

Jan 22, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study claim they found no connection between handheld device use posture and the presence or frequency of neck pain.

CSM 2019 Student Survival Tips

Dec 17, 2018/Article

It's important to come prepared.

Promoting Health Through Physical Activity: PTJ Has the Evidence You Need

Oct 14, 2020/Roundup

The association's journal provides evidence to help PTs increase their patients’ physical activity.

Respected Research: PTJ's Influence Continues To Rise

Jul 1, 2020/News

The latest impact factor reports once again put APTA's journal in the top 10 most-cited rehab research publications.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2020

Jun 17, 2020/Roundup

PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.