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Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
APTA has patient care resources to help you in your daily practice —including content and tools previously housed at PTNow.
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Jan 7, 2020/Article
There are compliance elements related to multiple laws and payment systems. Here are some of the areas that could have a particular impact on your practice.
May 1, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: The CEO is an officer of the Board and in that capacity is authorized to execute or to authorize their designee to execute, on behalf of the association, certain binding agreements and other acts.
Sep 28, 2023/Video
In this APTA Social we discuss ways to find community engagement and volunteerism opportunities.
May 16, 2024/Test & Measure
APTA provides a consistent lobbying presence with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers. Adding your voice strengthens our efforts.
Aug 8, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association, adopted by the House of Delegates, describe the organization's structure and how it is governed.
Apr 10, 2026/Resource
This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.
