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APTA 2024 House of Delegates Election Results Announced

Nov 18, 2024/News

The APTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions are set for 2025.

APTA Opposes Education Department's Final Rule Restricting Federal Student Loans

May 1, 2026/News

APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.

Viewpoints

Apr 1, 2018/Magazine

Online Comments

Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Non-surgical Medical Care and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jan 30, 2025/CPG

This guideline, supported by the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Quebec Rehabilitation Network, and Quebec Pain Research Network, provides 25 evidence-based recommendations and 15 consensus recommendations.

APTA Advocacy Impact: Novitas Updates FAQ With Plan of Care Signature Exception

Jul 1, 2025/News

APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.

APTA's Registry Is a Bridge Between Research and Practice: A Q&A With Fox Rehab's Megan Valenzano

Jun 23, 2021/Perspective

APTA spoke with Megan Valenzano, PT, DPT, compliance officer and director of regulatory affairs at Fox Rehabilitation, about her experience with APTA's Registry, lessons learned, and the Registry's role in advancing the profession.

Resolving Disputes or Complaints

Oct 31, 2018/Resource

Access guidelines, tips, and resources for handling disputes and complaints.

Tools for Establishing Direct-to-Employer Relationships

Oct 8, 2021/Resource

This series of questions and checklists can help you prepare for direct-to-employer services.