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APTA Consumer Perceptions

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

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD

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

Balance and Falls

Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.

Digital Health Companies Respond to APTA Efforts for Consumer Transparency

Sep 12, 2022/News

To date, nine companies have pledged that PTs will be involved in any services promoted as physical therapy.

Fostering Allyship in DEI: Part 2

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.

Study: Pre- and Post-TKR Physical Therapy Lowers Odds of Long-Term Opioid Use

Nov 5, 2021/Review

A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.

CSM 2018: Physical Therapists and Chronic Pain

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, discusses the role of physical therapy in the management of chronic pain.

Ethics in Practice: When Is Physical Therapy "Digital"?

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.

Float On: Rose Parade Will Include Float Promoting Physical Therapy

Dec 29, 2021/News

APTA’s California chapter will highlight the profession and the people it serves in the high-profile event.

Parading the Power of Physical Therapy

Jan 31, 2022/Perspective

The theme of the parade, "Dream. Believe. Achieve," aligned perfectly with messages we give our patients and clients.