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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
May 1, 2013/CPG
These recommendations for physical therapists working in private and home care settings describe an approach for implementing exercise interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes.
May 1, 2017/Column
Seeing parallels in a devastating event.
Jun 8, 2020/Podcast
Guests discuss their experiences as racial and ethnic minorities in the profession.
Aug 15, 2022/Report
Our latest report highlights strengths, opportunities, and challenges for the profession.
Oct 11, 2022/Article
For the past decade, aspiring and developing directors of PT and PTA education programs have been gaining the skills they need to be influential and visionary leaders thanks to an award-winning APTA program. So far, 165 graduates have completed the program and the 2022-23 class is the largest-ever, with
APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.
Sep 29, 2021/Podcast
APTA's monthly advocacy and regulatory update to keep you informed on issues that matter most to you in the areas of advocacy, regulatory issues, and payment.
Jul 14, 2025/News
APTA underscores the need to transform health care toward quality and value-based care with a focus on function.