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Physical Therapy Leader Dorothy 'Dot' Pinkston Dies

Dec 8, 2020/Open Access

Widely recognized for her work in curriculum development, she helped found the nation's first postbaccalaureate PT program.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Diversifying the Profession

Jun 6, 2018/News

An exploration of the importance of diversity within the physical therapy profession to improve the health of an increasingly diverse society.

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.

Joined at the Hip

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Questions about some joint moves.

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

Spinal Integrity

May 9, 2020/Column

The need for teamwork to best serve a patient.

Walking the Walk of a Change Agent

Mar 3, 2021/Perspective

Embrace the change. Feel confident in the decisions that best support our patients and our colleagues.

What's the Impact of AI on Physical Therapy?

Dec 1, 2023/Feature

How artificial intelligence can enhance physical therapist services — and when PTs should use caution.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 7, 2017/News

A PTJ perspective argues that the growing prevalence of medical marijuana means PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients, potential benefits, and possible adverse effects.

CMS Wants to Scale Back CJR Bundling Program for TKA, THA; Proposes Cancelling Bundle Program for Cardiac Care, Eliminating Expansion...

Aug 16, 2017/News

CMS wants to significantly scale back the knee and hip joint replacement bundled care model and plans to cancel expansion of bundled care models to cardiac care and hip/femur fractures.