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The Next 100 Years In Physical Therapy

Sep 1, 2021/Feature

The three articles in this issue address the future of physical therapy from the perspectives of practice, research, and technology.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

A Physical Therapy Profile: Demographics of the Profession, 2021-22

Jul 18, 2023/Report

This landmark report from APTA provides a comprehensive view of the current profession. It uses data from APTA's 2021-22 practice profile survey along with data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate the physical therapy workforce. Data includes the number of

Productivity measures should include quality and quantity. Insight from APTA EJC

Aug 15, 2023/Podcast

One of the biggest ethical issues in the profession is balancing productivity and quality patient care.

PTJ Author Interview: Geographic Disparities in Rehab Provider Availability

Mar 17, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:25 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Madeline Ratoza, PT, DPT, PhD, Rupal Patel, PT, PhD, and Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, PhD, who used a cross-sectional geographic information

APTA Comments: ONC 21st Century Cures Information Blocking and Interoperability Proposed Rule

May 20, 2019/Comment Letters

We recommend that greater attention be focused on the “end-game,” which is better performance by all health care providers and improved health outcomes.

NIH: People With Disabilities Among Groups Experiencing Health Disparities

Oct 3, 2023/News

The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.

MACRA Makes Macro Changes

Sep 1, 2015/Column

As provisions of the new law take effect, PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care-delivery models being created in their communities.

Matthews Urges Resilience and Reframing in Pursuit of Equity During 2025 Woodruff Lecture

Aug 12, 2025/Article

Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.

Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values Self-Assessment

Oct 29, 2024/Form

This valuable resource accompanies APTA's Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant, which guide the behaviors of PTs and PTAs to provide the highest quality of physical therapist services.