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Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, has no training whatsoever in construction, architecture, or interior design. She is, however, a seasoned physical therapist (PT), and she knows from experience how a physical therapy clinic should be built.
Feb 1, 2017/Feature
While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.
Mar 15, 2023/News
The slate to elect the next treasurer, speaker, three directors, and two Nominating Committee members is now available.
Nov 8, 2023/Article
Check out this collection of PTs, PTAs, and students sharing their passion for the profession on social media.
Jun 1, 2019/Feature
Participation in sports holds many benefits for individuals with disabilities. PTs, PTAs, and students have important roles to play.
Jun 26, 2019/News
The influence of PTJ (Physical Therapy), APTA's scientific journal, continues to grow: according to Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the frequency with which PTJ is cited in other journals—its "impact factor"—made PTJ #7 among rehabilitation journals and #16 among orthopedic journals in 2018. A journal's
Nov 1, 2019/Feature
In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.
Jul 19, 2017/News
A new report from EY (formerly Ernst and Young) points out some significant differences in the ways larger health care providers are preparing—or not preparing—for value-driven care.
Apr 1, 2020/News
Are you on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic? APTA would like to hear from PTs, PTAs, and students about their experiences.
Jun 10, 2019/News
The following members were elected to APTA's Board of Directors and Nominating Committee on Monday, June 10, at the 2019 House of Delegates in Chicago. Kip Schick, PT, DPT, MBA, was elected secretary. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, was elected vice speaker of the House of Delegates. Deirdre "Dee" Daley,