Guest Blog: Finding New Ways to Learn, Lead, and Advocate for Physical Therapy
By: Yelitza Estrada, PTA When I reflect on my career in the physical therapy field, I truly believe that, while every individual is different, the knowledge and experience physical therapists bring into our role can be effectively harnessed for advocacy to improve the future of clinical practice. My professional journey has been molded by those…
APTQI Applauds $27.8 Million Federal Investment in Falls Prevention
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $27.8 million in funding awards for three falls prevention initiatives, aiming to expand preventive programs and help state and local partners reach more older adults before they fall. APTQI supports investment in falls-prevention measures and commends HHS for prioritizing preventive care expansion and highlighting…
Guest Blog: Preparing the Next Generation of Physical Therapists Starts Today
By Celia Chomón Zamora, Ph.D., CAE, AAiP, Executive Director of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) When we talk about the future of physical therapy, much of the conversation understandably focuses on the challenges facing the profession today: workforce shortages, reimbursement, student debt, access to care, rapidly evolving technology, and increasing demands on…
2026 Congressional Tour Program Heats Up Through the Summer Months
This summer, APTQI members nationwide continued to host members of Congress and their staff at local clinics. We thank all APTQI member clinics and therapists who hosted these tours to demonstrate the incredible value we add to patient care and the healthcare delivery system. These tours allow providers and patients to share their experiences and…
Guest Blog: Real Patient Story: Fall Prevention for Bob
By Ethan Paster, PT, DPT Physical Therapist at Therapy Partners Group It’s 6:45 AM on a Monday morning. I’m reviewing my caseload for the day when I see that my first patient is Robert, “Bob” as he’s told me to call him – an 89-year-old retired electrical engineer from Boston. He’s newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
APTQI Celebrates World Physical Therapy Day to Recognize the Importance of the Profession
September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day: a day focused on recognizing and celebrating the value of the physical therapy profession and the physical therapists who help patients recover, move better, and live healthier lives across the globe. Despite what many may think, physical therapy extends far beyond recovery from injury or surgery. It helps…