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Sep 15, 2021/Roundup
Members on everything from massage guns to milk crates--our roundup of media coverage that includes PTs, PTAs, and students.
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.
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.
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
Aug 15, 2023/Podcast
One of the biggest ethical issues in the profession is balancing productivity and quality patient care.
Nov 24, 2020/Article
The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.
May 23, 2017/Test & Measure
Patients self rate the presence and severity of signs and symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeping more than usual, easily distracted, fatigue, feeling “in a fog,” headache, and irritability.
Jun 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
Throughout 2022, APTA Leadership Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.
Feb 23, 2024/News
You'll engage with lawmakers, but that's not all: The unique event is also about learning the advocacy ropes and networking with peers.