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The Physical Therapist Assistant Profession Turns 50

Jan 22, 2019/Article

  While APTA's centennial may be a couple years away, there's another cause for celebration right here, right now: 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first physical therapist assistant (PTA) graduates. Though a half-century may seem like a long time, the rise of the PTA from something that seemed

Viewpoints

Jul 1, 2017/Magazine

An SLP in a PT world

2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

Top 10 APTA Magazine Articles of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

Student debt, joint replacement, and ethics were just some of the topics grabbing readers' attention this year.

Recommended Education on Trauma-Informed Care Across the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on education for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students about trauma-informed care.

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist

Feb 1, 2023/Feature

As the use of digital technologies in the profession grows, APTA looks to the future.

Lawmakers Want Answers From CMS on Planned 2021 Payment Cuts

Feb 5, 2020/News

Congress wants answers related to CMS plans to cut payment in 2021.

Hasta La Visa?

Oct 1, 2015/Column

A PT who's new to the United States faces termination on the job. Part 2 of 3 on various faces of bullying and their ethical ramifications.

Primary Care, Workforce, AI Among Issues Debated in 2024 APTA House of Delegates

Jul 31, 2024/News

The in-person session included deliberation on motions presented to the House as well as meaningful discussions on issues that will impact the profession now and in the future.

Letter From President Dunn on COVID-19 Impact

Mar 20, 2020/Statement

We are going through this together, day by day, doing our best to make a positive impact on society in a moment in time when there are no easy solutions.