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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.

PTJ Author Interview: Development and Validation of the PT-PENCIL

Dec 2, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:37 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Brittany Lapin, PhD, Joshua Johnson, PT, DPT, PhD, and Sandra Passek, PT, DPT, about their recently published article on the development

PTJ Author Interview: Projected Physical Therapist Shortages Through 2037

Apr 22, 2025/Podcast

Dall and Manal are co-authors of the article "Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation.”

Management and Rehabilitation of Post-Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Jun 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline, developed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense for health care professionals, describes the critical decision points in the management and rehabilitation of individuals with post-acute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Pain Management Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding and knowledge in pain management.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Study: Frequency, Duration of Acute Care Therapy Improves COVID-19 Outcomes

Jan 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.

Remembering Peter A. Towne: A Life Dedicated to Service

Mar 31, 2026/Article

Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Jul 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline presents an algorithm and recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. See Guideline Statement 12 for suggested physical therapy interventions.

Resources on Prepping for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters

Sep 27, 2021/Roundup

PTs and PTAs can play important roles in emergency responses — if they're well-prepared.