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APTA HQ Room Named for Visionaries Leon Anderson Jr., Lynda Woodruff

Aug 17, 2021/News

The Leon Anderson Jr. and Lynda Woodruff Black PT Heritage Room was made possible through an American Academy of Physical Therapy gift.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

Compliance Matters: Habilitative Versus Rehabilitative Services: What's the Difference?

Nov 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs need to know, and why it's important.

Achieving Peak Bloom

Jun 1, 2019/Column

The joys of gardening and eldercare.

Striking Gold in Copper City

Jun 1, 2015/Column

Opening a practice, with help from mom.

Considerations Related to the PT's Role in Nutrition and Diet

Jun 2, 2020/Article

PTs should consider several factors before engaging in nutrition and diet services.

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2018/Magazine

A Call to Diversify the Profession

Success Story | Symbols of Service: The Creation of a Physical Therapy Stole Ceremony

Apr 1, 2026/Article

Being problem-solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each edition of Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they faced at work and the creative solution they used to address it. This installment features AbbyMarie Leibrand,

Researcher Spotlight | The Impact of Mentorship in Physical Therapy: Reflections on a Career of Teaching, Research, and Leadership

Dec 1, 2025/Column

In the final part of the “Pathways to Research” series, Rick Segal, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares his thoughts on mentorship in physical therapy.

Viewpoints: March 2023

Mar 1, 2023/Article

Carole Lewis writes about her journey as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy and her advice to others on how to find and follow their purpose.