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Overhaul of Federal Loan Forgiveness Program Could Make It More Accessible

Oct 12, 2021/News

Retooling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program opens up the possibility of greater participation — including for some PTs and PTAs.

New APTA Strategic Plan: Leading the Profession and Association Into the Next Century

Jan 28, 2019/News

Take a look at the new APTA strategic plan covering the next 3 years, and almost immediately something becomes abundantly clear: the association has no intention of kicking back and cruising into its centennial in 2021. Dig deeper, and you're likely to find that the goals to be reached between now and

My NSC Experience: I Will Be a Physical Therapist

Dec 18, 2017/Perspective

NSC 2017 was hands-down one of my favorite weekends throughout my time in physical therapy school.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Why I Value My APTA Membership

Aug 7, 2017/News

Nine students share why they find APTA membership valuable.

Jealousy, a Well-Known But Unspoken Part of Physical Therapy School

Jul 24, 2017/Perspective

Comparing grades, clinical experiences, and overall knowledge is not how we're going to be the best student or best clinician.

From NEXT: PTs, PTAs, Must Take on the Challenges of Noncommunicable Disease

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs and PTAs are likely familiar with the health burden of noncommunicable diseases, and many will even say that the physical therapy profession has a role in addressing that burden, buy saying that they have a role is not the same as living out that role.

APTA: New SNF Payment System Should Drive Quality Patient Care, Not Staff Layoffs

Oct 9, 2019/News

APTA is working to debunk myths surrounding the PDPM payment system.

Transformative Dialogues: The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Physical Therapy

Jul 11, 2018/Perspective

Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;

Why Member Advocacy Is Crucial: Reflections From the Federal Advocacy Forum

May 7, 2018/Article

Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't