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The Physical Therapist Assistant Profession Turns 50

Jan 22, 2019/Article

  While APTA's centennial may be a couple years away, there's another cause for celebration right here, right now: 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first physical therapist assistant (PTA) graduates. Though a half-century may seem like a long time, the rise of the PTA from something that seemed

It's Time to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Our Vision for Society

Apr 16, 2018/Perspective

One opportunity to transform society by optimizing movement is increasing physical activity participation.

Busting Medicare Part B Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations), Part 2

Dec 26, 2019/Perspective

Debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths.

I Am Not a Leader: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Oct 9, 2019/Perspective

I learned that leadership is much more than a position or title.

Your Serve: Getting Involved in Global PT Day of Service on October 12

Oct 1, 2019/Perspective

Service is at the very heart of our profession.

The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry: 2019 by the Numbers

Dec 11, 2019/News

The Registry integrates with EHRs to help providers easily benchmark patient outcomes, participate in the MIPS, and improve patient care.

An On-the-Nose Career

Apr 1, 2021/Column

Reminiscences of a PT and mother.

Informed Consent: What PTs Need To Know

Apr 1, 2021/Column

Understand your legal obligations to your patients.

Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings: Study Summary

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.

Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings Chart Book

Apr 6, 2021/Open Access

Review key background and objectives; how beneficiaries compare across settings; key findings; discussion and policy implications.