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Physical Therapy in the News: May 2026

Jun 3, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members. 

10 Years of Leadership Lessons

Oct 11, 2022/Article

For the past decade, aspiring and developing directors of PT and PTA education programs have been gaining the skills they need to be influential and visionary leaders thanks to an award-winning APTA program. So far, 165 graduates have completed the program and the 2022-23 class is the largest-ever, with

Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

Physical Therapy to the Rescue – Defining Moment

Feb 25, 2019/Podcast

Paul Caudillo, PT, DPT, is a veteran who finds that his rallying motto still resonates.

Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.

Combatting Collective Conservatism in Physical Therapy – PTJ

Oct 18, 2019/Podcast

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.

Diversity Climate: A Key for Successful Diversity Management in Physical Therapy

Nov 13, 2020/Resource

This course introduces physical therapy professionals to the concept of Diversity Climate and its relationship to positive organizational outcomes.

Does Physical Therapy Need an Industrial Revolution?

Apr 23, 2018/Podcast

The NEXT 2017 Rothstein Roundtable panelists consensus is that big changes must happen and that it isn't going to be easy.

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.

Ladders that Matter In Clinical Care

Apr 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical ladder programs afford PTs and PTAs opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their paychecks while remaining in direct patient care.