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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

Progress for PTs Doing Imaging

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

At CSM 2018, Charles Hazle, PT, PhD, describes recent progress for physical therapists related to payment for sonography-related services.

Promoting a Culture of Health Within Business: PT Is Key

Mar 12, 2019/Perspective

Either we will change how we function as a society or we will face a growing decline in the health and well-being of Americans.

Getting on Board With Specialist Certification: Advice From PTs

Jul 8, 2025/Podcast

Colleen Ward, PT, DPT, board-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy, chats with three fellow APTA members about their experiences becoming board-certified clinical specialists.

Leadership Development

Physical therapy provides numerous opportunities to lead — in your clinic, in your community, or in your association.

Joined at the Hip

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Questions about some joint moves.

Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award

Awards

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by APTA members in advancing the association’s federal government affairs objectives and activities.

Do-Over: Check Out PT in Motion Magazine's Most-Read Articles From 2017

Jan 2, 2018/News

While PT in Motion gears up for 2018, why not catch up on what you may have missed from last year? Here are some of the year's most-read PT in Motion stories, arranged by shared themes.

Coding and Billing

Stay up to date on coding and billing in physical therapy.

Powerful Connection

Nov 1, 2019/Column

A patient's request both flatters and concerns a PT.