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Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.

The Role of Therapists in Emergency and Disaster Management

Sep 12, 2025/Resource

This resource will help you to enhance and use your knowledge and skills in all stages of disaster management.

Position on Direct-to-Employer Population Health Services by Physical Therapists

Jun 21, 2017/Position Paper

PTs should work directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.

Interventions for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA (CPG+)

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.

Regenerative Rehabilitation

Advances in regenerative medicine allow for the restoration of injured, diseased, or degenerated tissues to a more functional state.

Robotics and Sensors

Sensing technologies and robotic interfaces have tremendous potential for physical therapy.

Hospital Settings and Physical Therapy

PTs and PTAs are critical members of the health care teams in hospital settings.

Position Paper: The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Jul 16, 2021/Position Paper

APTA supports the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.

PTs as Change Agents in Practice Settings

Mar 1, 2021/Feature

Many therapists believe the most important part of their job involves serving as a catalyst for clinical and professional change.

Ransomware and Other Cybercrimes in the Age of COVID-19

Feb 1, 2021/Feature

The incidence of hackers holding computer data for ransom was already rising. Then the pandemic hit.