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Aug 6, 2024/CPG
Jun 5, 2024/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
Aug 1, 2026/Feature
Better brain, better outcomes. Why neuroplasticity matters in every physical therapy session.
Aug 1, 2022/Column
How to Draft Effective Regulatory Comments to Support Physical Therapy
APTA offers videos that range from discussions of some of the hottest topics in the profession to instructional presentations, and more.
Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.
Sep 28, 2021/Perspective
"We accept a responsibility to transform society when we join the profession."
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
The Student Advocacy Challenge is a contest for PT and PTA students and programs to participate in advocacy activities as a first step in career-long advocacy engagement. Programs compete against each other by conducting advocacy activities throughout the year.
Sep 4, 2019/Podcast
Physical therapist Sarah Wenger discusses the complexity of chronic pain management, including the mental and emotional aspects of chronic pain and reassures younger clinicians that they are well prepared to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with chronic pain.
