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RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee as its political action committee pursuant to federal election laws and regulations. PTPAC is a segregated fund of the association and operates as an APTA program.
Oct 22, 2024/Report
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy set out to define what PTs must know and be able to do to perform dry needling safely and effectively. Their latest study reveals the answers.
Dec 22, 2020/CPG
These guidelines focus on physical, psychological, and pharmacological interventions for the management of primary and secondary chronic pain in children 0 to 19 years of age.
Oct 2, 2024/Resource
APTA and the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice co-sponsored an interdisciplinary meeting about long COVID rehabilitation.
Apr 1, 2020/Column
More nonfederal payers must consider changing their policies. Here's what APTA is doing and how you can help.
Jan 19, 2021/News
The association's virtual celebration of its 100th birthday was all about thriving as a community.
Nov 22, 2021/News
Bipartisan legislation is now in the U.S. House. Use APTA's Action Centers to tell Congress to act.
Apr 1, 2017/Magazine
Health Care in Cuba
Jul 18, 2023/News
Data analysis also demonstrates that APTA membership is a good reflection of the profession overall.