The newly released "Research Agenda for Physical Therapy From the American Physical Therapy Association" identifies research priorities critical to APTA initiatives and provides a framework on which APTA components and other rehabilitation-focused organizations can build their research priorities.
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APTA Sets Forward-Looking Research Agenda
The agenda outlines research priorities vital to advancing the profession.
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