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Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Top 8.6 Million Annually

Jan 3, 2017/Review

A growing number of Americans are getting injured while participating in physical activity.

Looking Outward and Moving Forward

May 1, 2024/Feature

In delivering the 55th Mary McMillan Lecture, Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to meet global responsibilities.

Lucy Blair Service Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors physical therapists and physical therapist assistants whose contributions to the association at both the national and component levels, like those of Lucy Blair, have been of exceptional value and impact.

Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, And Continuing Competence In Physical Therapy

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the concepts of continuing competence, lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.

IDEA at 50: What the Education Law Has Accomplished and How to Protect It

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part

19 Study Tips From Students

Jan 18, 2017/Article

We asked current and former students about their favorite study tips, advice, and methods.

12 Tips That Helped Me Succeed During My First Year In PT School

Feb 25, 2018/Perspective

I was determined to maximize my experience and to find a way to make the journey fun and productive.

Lead Our Profession into the Future

Sep 29, 2019/Perspective

As students, our voices are heard and collectively we can make a difference.

Components of Evidence-Based Practice

Mar 23, 2020/Open Access

Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.

American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

This guideline was created by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society to help clinicians and patients gauge the appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines in the management of chronic pain and co-concurring conditions.