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APTA is led by a national Board of Directors, which is elected by the House of Delegates, a policy-making body made up of APTA members from across the country.
Dec 16, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:53 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify For the first time in APTA history, physical therapist assistants are eligible to serve on the APTA Board of Directors beginning with the 2026 cycle. In this episode, host Kelley Kubota, PT, DPT, MS, sits down with Evan Bier,
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on equitable and inclusive processes for licensure by endorsement for an internationally educated physical therapist.
Dec 7, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in adults, including older people, that can be delivered in primary and community care settings to improve CPLBP-related health and well-being outcomes.
Aug 28, 2019/News
September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical
Awards
This award recognizes and rewards an association member who demonstrates leadership, commitment and dedication to addressing issues related to societal welfare.
Nov 7, 2018/Perspective
There are many ways to experience this community, whether virtually or in person, APTA conferences are one of my favorite ways.
Aug 18, 2021/News
The recognition was made possible through the Magistro Family Foundation's gift to the APTA Minority Scholarship Fund.
Jan 17, 2013/Test & Measure
Motor scale includes both a fine motor and a gross motor subtest and can be administered separately to obtain a "motor composite."
Apr 21, 2020/Perspective
I get it, not everyone is a feelings person. I'm not.