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Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Defines terms that APTA uses in documents and publications to promote consistency and common understanding.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on the concept of genomics competency.
House position: Outlines expectations for all physical therapy education programs in meeting quality standards.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the role the association and its members will have with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy and other organizations to enhance physical therapy services.
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
There's a need for PTs to advocate for change both within and outside the United States.
Jul 1, 2025/Feature
Discover how physical therapists are using health coaching strategies to help patients stick with the plan — and make it their own.
Nov 24, 2025/Statement
APTA is deeply concerned by the recent recommendation from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education, or RISE, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, which, if enacted, would designate the doctor of physical therapy degree — and dozens of other health care professional degrees — as a graduate degree
Oct 6, 2025/News
Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA’s Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 17-18, by creating social media posts and videos promoting falls prevention awareness and the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1171/S. 2612). APTA student member advocacy led to over
PTCAS is open to all Doctor of Physical Therapy education programs holding one of the following accreditation statuses with CAPTE.
Nov 22, 2021/Article
Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.
