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The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Apr 24, 2024/News
Nursing homes will be required to provide at least 3.48 hours of daily nursing care per resident, per day.
Apr 7, 2020/Podcast
Despite living in different countries and health systems, physical therapists in Colombia and Peru are facing the same challenges as physical therapists in the United States. This discussion features Nancy Molina, president of the Colombian Physical Therapy Association, Gabriela Mallma, president of
Sep 20, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education is the one agency for accreditation of physical therapy education programs.
Nov 5, 2021/Review
A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.
Sep 20, 2022/Review
A new systematic review and meta-analysis reinforces the importance of movement in treating knee pain.
Mar 1, 2024/News
Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.
Nov 1, 2017/Magazine
Ask Questions. Remember Wellness.
Mar 31, 2021/Perspective
Physical therapy is ideally placed to take on the three main tenets of pain treatment and meaningfully impact the lives of patients.
Dec 2, 2025/Article
Adele DiGiovanna, PT, passed away on Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a lifelong member of APTA, serving as a director on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of APTA Minnesota. Her commitment to bettering both APTA and the profession left an indelible mark on the physical therapy
