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About APTA

APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

Scholarships and Awards for Students

See if you are eligible for these financial rewards for APTA student members.

Defining Moment | From Nonclinical to Clinical and Back Again

Oct 1, 2025/Column

One PT reflects on a career shaped by unexpected turns, personal discovery, and the enduring impact of patient care.

Accreditation Innovation: The Future of Physical Therapy Education

Oct 7, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify APTA is ushering in a historic change in physical therapy education: the merger of CAPTE and ABPTRFE into a single integrated accreditation body. This unification will streamline processes, reduce burdens on programs, and strengthen

Some Progress on Opioids

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Payer policies and laws are changing. Still, it remains far too difficult for consumers to "Choose PT."

Minority Health Month: Health Disparity Issues in the News

Apr 19, 2021/Roundup

A roundup of recent media coverage with a focus on access and social determinants of health.

Recommended Reading for Understanding Ethics in the Profession

Feb 16, 2023/Article

The Ethics and Judicial Committee picked their top 10 articles of relevance for PTs, PTAs, and students in 2023.

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2018/Magazine

Avoiding Charges of Sexual Misconduct.

International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33, iHOT-12)

Nov 3, 2023/Test & Measure

The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) was developed to measure quality of life for active patients with hip disorders.

Advancing the Role of PTs in Falls Prevention Together: From Congress to Clinics

Sep 15, 2025/Article

Through advancing evidence-based care, community education about the importance of prevention, and coordinated advocacy around federal legislation, PTs, PTAs, and students are leading the charge to reduce falls across the nation. Join us over the next two weeks as we concentrate our communications efforts