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APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.
Aug 7, 2020/Statement
This decision is based on our physical therapy community’s role and responsibility as health care providers and our association’s mission to improve the health of society.
Sep 1, 2016/Column
What are you overlooking?
Nov 18, 2019/Perspective
The profession needs individuals who are excited and energized to fill the staffing demands of the future.
Nov 22, 2024/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the
Oct 12, 2021/News
Retooling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program opens up the possibility of greater participation — including for some PTs and PTAs.
Jul 25, 2018/News
This installment: there's more to the proposed rule than PTs being required to participate in the Quality Payment Program.
Aug 17, 2020/News
Responses to July survey show a profession that is challenged, adapting, and steadfast.
Dec 17, 2018/News
An APTA-funded $50,000 Health Services Research Pipeline grant will support an investigation into high-value early intervention for children with functional limitations. The award was among several Foundation grants and scholarship awards totaling more than $500,000.