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Neuroplasticity: The Science, the Spark, and the Everyday Work of Physical Therapy

Aug 1, 2026/Feature

Better brain, better outcomes. Why neuroplasticity matters in every physical therapy session.

Sleep Secrets from Sleep Experts

Dec 3, 2021/Video

Learn why we sleep, what is happening to your brain and body during specific sleep cycles, and the consequences (both personal and clinical) of not sleeping. You'll also gain insight on meaningful sleep strategies, use of supplements, and wearable technology.

File a Complaint with APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee

If you believe that a PT or PTA member of APTA has violated the association's ethical standards, you may file a complaint to APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee.

APTA Videos

APTA offers videos that range from discussions of some of the hottest topics in the profession to instructional presentations, and more.

Careers in Physical Therapy

Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.

Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award

Awards

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by APTA members in advancing the association’s federal government affairs objectives and activities.

Student Advocacy Challenge 2026

The Student Advocacy Challenge is a contest for PT and PTA students and programs to participate in advocacy activities as a first step in career-long advocacy engagement. Programs compete against each other by conducting advocacy activities throughout the year.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT and Academy of Acute Care: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2022/CPG

This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

Dec 7, 2022/Review

Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.

2021 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 17, 2021/Video

Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of physical therapy has taken many challenges.