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Oct 3, 2022/Perspective
When I first met Mr. Fernandez (name changed to conceal his identity) 10 years ago, he resided in an assisted living facility in Mexico.
Mar 5, 2026/News
NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect changes enacted in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, signed into law in December 2025. Notably, the final NDAA omitted the TRICARE-related provisions that appeared in the House version of the bill reported by APTA in the original
Jul 5, 2022/News
In an advocacy win, APTA-supported recommendations aimed at increasing veterans' access to PTs and PTAs are now part of a spending bill.
Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.
APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.
Sep 9, 2021/Podcast
Have you ever stopped to think about your bias? In ways big and small. Awareness, empathy, and with inclusivity are the themes we discuss in this episode.
Dec 1, 2019/Feature
Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.
Nov 1, 2017/Article
Helping a warrior gain the strength to serve.
Jun 8, 2020/Podcast
Guests discuss their experiences as racial and ethnic minorities in the profession.
Jul 22, 2019/Podcast
Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy