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Oct 15, 2025/Report
What do Americans really think and know about physical therapy, and what are their health priorities? APTA partnered with Penta Research to survey more than 1,000 individuals across the life stages to find out. APTA’s new consumer perceptions report explores public awareness, usage patterns, and attitudes
Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.
Sep 12, 2022/News
To date, nine companies have pledged that PTs will be involved in any services promoted as physical therapy.
Jun 28, 2020/Podcast
Madison Kirkpatrick, SPT, Howe Wang, SPT, and your host, Yusra Iftikhar, DPT, discuss gender and sexual diversity, equity, and inclusion in the physical therapy profession.
Nov 5, 2021/Review
A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.
Mar 19, 2018/Podcast
Steven George, PT, PhD, discusses the role of physical therapy in the management of chronic pain.
Aug 1, 2022/Column
While technology shows promise for cutting-edge treatment, PTs and PTAs must ask the right questions to determine the best plan of care.
Dec 29, 2021/News
APTA’s California chapter will highlight the profession and the people it serves in the high-profile event.
Jan 31, 2022/Perspective
The theme of the parade, "Dream. Believe. Achieve," aligned perfectly with messages we give our patients and clients.