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State Advocacy for Imaging Orders by Physical Therapist

Mar 12, 2026/Resource

This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Sep 6, 2023/Roundup

APTA's representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

APTA Opposes Education Department's Final Rule Restricting Federal Student Loans

May 1, 2026/News

APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.

Time to Brush Up on Falls Prevention Knowledge and Skills

Sep 16, 2024/News

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and October's National Physical Therapy Month — here's a roundup of resources.

APTA, AOTA, Other Groups Ask Congress for Intervention on PTA Differential

Aug 4, 2021/News

A recent letter to House and Senate leaders says it's the wrong system at the wrong time.

Food for Thought - and Action

Jul 1, 2020/Column

There's great power in seizing the moment.

Sticking the Landing

Nov 1, 2021/Feature

How physical therapists can help gymnasts be successful.

Aiding the Olympic Dream

Jul 1, 2020/Feature

Physical therapists help athletes in their goal of successfully competing in the Olympic Games.

Mind Influencing Matter

Oct 1, 2021/Feature

Behavioral and mental health is part of a patient's overall wellness. What can and should PTs be doing as a regular part of practice?