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Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?
Jun 1, 2016/Feature
Clinician-scientists bridge a key gap between research and clinical practice, these PTs say. But there simply aren't enough of them.
Jun 1, 2017/Column
Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.
Apr 1, 2024/Feature
A perspective on who makes up the public health workforce, and physical therapists' contributions to promoting a community's health and wellness.
May 20, 2020/Podcast
Financial experts Kevin Soehner from Enrich and Alexander Macielak, Laurel Road discuss tools available in the APTA Financial Solutions Center.
Aug 9, 2024/News
Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.
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.
Apr 21, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its proposed fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities that would update payment rates and introduce several noteworthy policy changes, particularly in the IRF setting. The proposals also revisit
Mar 10, 2020/Podcast
APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on advocacy.
PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.
