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The Adventure Seeking PT

Jul 16, 2018/Perspective

So how does this actually work? What's the catch?

Global Service: A Recipe for Growth

Jul 4, 2018/Perspective

Many Americans, myself included, often take for granted of how fortunate we are to have access to health care when we need it.

My Incredibly Unique PT School Learning Experience

Aug 15, 2018/Perspective

I attend a school with a problem-based learning model as the primary learning environment, and it's entirely another world.

How Understanding Personality and Communication Styles Can Improve Patient Care

Sep 5, 2019/Perspective

It is crucial we constantly work on and improve our communication skills.

Spring 2019: Student Involvement Opportunities

Mar 5, 2019/Perspective

PT and PTA students looking for involvement and engagement opportunities, get excited! APTA and the APTA Student Assembly have a bunch of volunteer positions and events coming up, and we want you to volunteer.

Health Through Movement and Nutrition

Oct 28, 2018/Perspective

Students volunteered their time to participate in a garden cleanup effort at one of the local community gardens near the campus.

Best of 2019: APTA Pulse Blog and Podcast

Dec 12, 2019/Perspective

Below is our top 9 most popular Pulse blog posts and podcast episodes in 2019.

New Physical Activity Guidelines Stress the Importance of Movement of any Duration

Nov 13, 2018/News

"Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day," HHS says in its latest edition of nationwide guidelines for PA. "Some physical activity is better than none."

Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

Foundation Research Grant Awards, Kendall Scholarships Announced

Dec 17, 2018/News

An APTA-funded $50,000 Health Services Research Pipeline grant will support an investigation into high-value early intervention for children with functional limitations. The award was among several Foundation grants and scholarship awards totaling more than $500,000.