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Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy

Awards

This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy through excellence in research.

July Advocacy Roundup: How Nearly a Decade of Advocacy Helped APTA Lead the Way on Aetna’s Direct Access Policy Change

Jul 22, 2025/Podcast

In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.

Leadership and Governance

APTA is led by a national Board of Directors, which is elected by the House of Delegates, a policy-making body made up of APTA members from across the country.

Video and Photos: APTA 2023 Combined Sections Meeting

Mar 15, 2023/News

The APTA 2023 Combined Sections Meeting is a wrap — and it was one for the books.

From PTJ: Psychologically Informed Practice and a 'Roadmap' for Implementation

Jun 13, 2023/Article

In companion articles, authors explore the drivers of PiP and offer a model for its use with patients experiencing chronic pain.

Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020

Mar 25, 2020/News

UnitedHealthcare allows e-visits, HHS presses states to ease regulations, HPA shares an interoperability opportunity, and more.

Defining Moment: On a Mission to Promote Pelvic Health

Sep 1, 2024/Column

This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Sweat Equity Pays Off

Sep 1, 2020/Column

It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.

APTA Chapters and Sections

May 28, 2020/Article