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APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 15, 2025/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

Viewpoints: April 2025

Apr 1, 2025/Column

APTA President says 'Show Me the Data'
PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community

The Wrong Foot

Mar 1, 2016/Column

A harsh reality threatens an Olympic dream.

Rural Health Care Presents Needs and Opportunities

Jun 1, 2018/Column

Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.

World Confederation for Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2018/Website

WCPT is the sole international voice for physical therapy, representing more than 625,000 physical therapists worldwide through its 121 member organizations, including APTA.

Financial Literacy Month Podcast: Improve Your Personal Financial Health With APTA Member Benefits

Apr 7, 2019/Perspective

Student loans are a source of stress, not only for current students but for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the workforce. APTA provides 2 valuable resources to help members make educated financial decisions. Enrich is an individualized financial education platform that teaches

From PTJ: PT, PTA Injuries Related to Patient Handling Still Common in LTC Settings

Feb 12, 2019/Review

PTs and PTAs working in long-term care continue to experience musculoskeletal disorders linked to patient handling incidents,

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

Remembering the Reconstruction Aides

Mar 8, 2018/Article

Here are some little-known facts about these pioneering women.

Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.