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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
Feb 12, 2021/Review
Researchers say large pockets of patients are simply opting out from care — with care for MSK conditions high on the list.
Oct 3, 2022/News
The new resource is a quick reference to help PTs, PTAs, and others reduce the risk of transmission in clinical settings.
May 8, 2023/Podcast
APTA staff experts discuss what will be changing after the PHE ends on May 11 — and what won't.
Dec 1, 2023/CPG
The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The
Jun 3, 2020/Event
Access more than 20 courses with related CEUs, plus several special recorded sessions and live online events, for only $20.