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Jul 1, 2017/Feature
Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.
Health care professionals are assaulted on the job at a much higher rate than workers overall. Should PTs and PTAs be concerned about violence? When the threat is real, what can they do?
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
Oct 16, 2020/Podcast
Becoming a U.S.-licensed PT, for someone who has attained entry-level education internationally is a feat. Learn about these challenges and how you can make a difference.
Jun 25, 2021/Podcast
In this APTA Live event, we will talk with members of the Cross-Academy/Section COVID-19 Core Outcome Measure Task Force about the physical therapy core outcome measures algorithms they developed — one for adults and one for children.
Sep 1, 2023/Column
Kindred spirits; when it comes to financial planning, achieving your goals and using forward-thinking.
Oct 29, 2017/Review
Researchers found that even a small amount of walking had an impact on health.
Mar 26, 2018/News
Additional information on candidates for APTA national office is now posted on the APTA website. New resources include candidate statements and biographical information.
Sep 1, 2025/Column
A team of PTs and educators designed a community-based pickleball program to explore its impact on people with Parkinson’s disease.
Dec 5, 2019/Article
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.