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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.
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
Jan 16, 2018/Perspective
How do we efficiently review information while balancing a busy day in the clinic?
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.
Apr 21, 2021/Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.
Feb 28, 2018/News
APTA recently voiced its concerns over the ways the health insurer characterizes physical therapy, its imprecise terminology, and its continued noncoverage of aquatic physical therapy and group physical therapy.
Feb 14, 2020/News
APTA is gearing up for this year's APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, where members will have the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to advocate on key legislation affecting the profession, including patient access to care, student loan forgiveness via the National Health Service Corps, prior authorization,
May 29, 2019/Perspective
I felt like I was losing myself in school.
Aug 21, 2023/Perspective
Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.