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Jun 30, 2020/Author
Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.
Melissa C. Hofmann, PT, PhD, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Regis University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Melissa on Twitter at @melhofmann.
Jun 1, 2026/Article
What we learned together during the largest educational and networking physical therapy event in the country.
Apr 1, 2026/Article
Being problem-solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each edition of Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they faced at work and the creative solution they used to address it. This installment features AbbyMarie Leibrand,
Karin Silbernagel, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses how her evidence program has illuminated how tendons heal, adapt, and respond to load — reshaping clinical frameworks.
Three new reports — on demographics, income trends, and administrative burden — are being used to drive meaningful change.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.
More physical therapists are exploring concierge care as a way to blend entrepreneurship with patient-centered practice.
Feb 1, 2026/Article
Beginning in 2026, APTA is launching a new strategic framework, focused on the pillars of advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice. Learn how this will chart the profession's future course, what it means for you, and how you can get involved. When APTA began planning its new Strategic
Practical examples of how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession offers clear guidance for PTs and PTAs.