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Nov 1, 2019/Column
A patient's request both flatters and concerns a PT.
Awards
This award is for clinical or academic educators who have been actively engaged for a minimum of 5 years in entry or advanced levels of formal education for upcoming physical therapy professionals.
Dec 1, 2016/Column
A mother's disturbing confession puts a physical therapist on the spot.
Sep 2, 2025/News
APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the
May 16, 2023/Roundup
From a study of upper-limb approaches to interviews with PTs on how they motivate patients, PTJ sheds light on an important area of care.
Feb 10, 2026/Article
The new APTA Strategic Framework for 2030 reinforces the association's commitment to advancing payment, and that dedication goes far beyond APTA's fight for meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In 2025, APTA state chapters were relentless in their efforts to advocate for increased
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
There's a need for PTs to advocate for change both within and outside the United States.
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 1, 2017/Magazine
A friend of mine, knowing I enjoy reading about World War II history, recommended that I read author Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat.1 Assuming that "boat" meant submarine or destroyer, I eagerly downloaded this book onto my e-reader … and discovered the world of crew-a rowing sport about which
Jun 7, 2023/News
In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.