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Apr 9, 2018/News
Two PTs are among the volunteers who have been honored for their efforts to strengthen the health care workforce in some of the world's most in-need places.
Aug 12, 2025/Article
Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.
Sep 30, 2020/News
This year's NPTM focus is on the importance of physical activity and the role of PTs and PTAs in helping people get moving.
Aug 15, 2018/Perspective
A patient who enters your clinic with knee pain is more than just their diagnosis, the same as an individual with Parkinson disease.
Sep 2, 2022/Perspective
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.
May 22, 2019/Perspective
My goal is to showcase what PTs can do, while also empowering students to advocate for our patients and for our profession.
Jan 4, 2019/Review
Routine assessments of mobility level by a PT can help better identify older adults at highest risk for hospitalization.
Jun 22, 2018/News
The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) is poised to become fully operational in 3 states, allowing PTs and PTAs licensed in 1 of the states to obtain practice privileges in the other 2.
Sep 2, 2025/News
APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the
Nov 1, 2019/Column
Thoughts on a presidential address.