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Jun 1, 2018/Feature
Each PT school seems to have a unique clinical education program. Meanwhile, sites have their own needs and requirements. How do these variations affect the profession? How can these programs remain viable as health care evolves?
Jan 8, 2021/Roundup
Vaccine distribution, proning and nerve injury, rehab for COVID patients, and more.
Jan 19, 2021/News
What's one of the best ways to honor 100 years of APTA history? Talk about how bright the future looks because of it.
Jun 1, 2015/Column
What can a poll tell us about the value of wellness integration? Part I of 2.
Dec 1, 2021/Feature
APTA's centennial has been about more than our history. It's about where we are today and the possibilities for the profession's next century.
Jun 1, 2022/Feature
APTA's chapters, sections, and academies are responding to the association's encouragement to create DEI committees. Here are three examples.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Provides information on best practice for mentoring colleagues, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, postprofessional students, residents and fellows.
Jun 24, 2026/Article
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application
