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Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.
Jun 17, 2021/Video
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of physical therapy has taken many challenges.
Jun 5, 2024/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Awards
This award recognizes outstanding achievements by APTA members in advancing the association’s federal government affairs objectives and activities.
The Student Advocacy Challenge is a contest for PT and PTA students and programs to participate in advocacy activities as a first step in career-long advocacy engagement. Programs compete against each other by conducting advocacy activities throughout the year.
If you believe that a PT or PTA member of APTA has violated the association's ethical standards, you may file a complaint to APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee.
May 15, 2024/CPG
These updated multidisciplinary recommendations focus on the nonpharmacological management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Dec 1, 2021/Members Only
Topics discussed: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Vaccine Mandates, Commercial Payer Updates
Mar 19, 2018/Podcast
APTA’s program director of quality, Heather Smith, PT, MPH, explains the evolution of value-based care and what PTs, PTAs, and students need to know.
