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May 6, 2019/Podcast
A group of 24 people from the U.S. went to a rural town in Guatemala to renovate an old building and create a new physical therapy clinic—providing rehabilitation services to people who in most cases had never received that kind of health care before.
Mar 6, 2019/Podcast
Zach Stearns, PT, DPT, is a clinician in North Carolina. But in the spring of 2017 he was about to graduate PT school and was reflecting on his clinical rotations. Zach shares tips for students about to begin their clinical rotations.
Jun 26, 2019/News
The influence of PTJ (Physical Therapy), APTA's scientific journal, continues to grow: according to Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the frequency with which PTJ is cited in other journals—its "impact factor"—made PTJ #7 among rehabilitation journals and #16 among orthopedic journals in 2018. A journal's
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, has no training whatsoever in construction, architecture, or interior design. She is, however, a seasoned physical therapist (PT), and she knows from experience how a physical therapy clinic should be built.
Nov 1, 2017/Feature
APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.
Jun 1, 2019/Feature
Participation in sports holds many benefits for individuals with disabilities. PTs, PTAs, and students have important roles to play.
Feb 1, 2017/Feature
While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.
Mar 15, 2023/News
The slate to elect the next treasurer, speaker, three directors, and two Nominating Committee members is now available.
Nov 8, 2023/Article
Check out this collection of PTs, PTAs, and students sharing their passion for the profession on social media.
Aug 10, 2022/CPG
Provides recommendations for developing a comprehensive plan of care for a patient with diabetes, including managing comorbid conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.