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Introducing Our New Brand and Website

Jun 15, 2020/News

Our new brand embodies our mission. Our updated website includes new functionality to improve our service to our members. Here’s what you should know.

Student Spotlight: APTA Oncology, an academy of the American Physical Therapy Association

Aug 21, 2020/Open Access

The mission of APTA Oncology is to optimize movement and quality of life of individuals impacted by cancer and chronic illness.

Meaningful Membership

Apr 3, 2017/Perspective

I joined APTA as a first-year student. I didn’t hesitate.

Study Reveals Significant Disparities in Nursing Home Staffing

Aug 31, 2022/Review

About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.

Moving Away From Opioid Reliance

Oct 1, 2018/Feature

An APTA white paper analyzes the opioid crisis and outlines how physical therapy can contribute to the solution.

This First-Time Conference Goer Has Something to Say

Aug 9, 2018/Perspective

Learning about so many individuals allowed me to see the big picture about our profession and what makes it so special.

Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020

Mar 30, 2020/News

Practice guidance for pediatric physical therapy, a new volunteer resource, accelerated Medicare payments, and more.

2020 APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Will Feature Impressive Line-up; Registration Closes March 16

Feb 14, 2020/News

APTA is gearing up for this year's APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, where members will have the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to advocate on key legislation affecting the profession, including patient access to care, student loan forgiveness via the National Health Service Corps, prior authorization,

Death From Falls Continues to Climb for Adults 65 and Older, CDC Says

Dec 9, 2022/Article

In the U.S., mortality rates from unintentional falls have risen dramatically between 2000 and 2020, nearly tripling for women 85 and older.