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Aug 1, 2019/Feature
Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and educators work to bring in newcomers.
Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
Apr 5, 2023/Resource
Get inside intel from APTA's Health Policy & Payment staff in these live webinars about the latest and most pressing payment and regulatory issues, and pose your questions to staff experts.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Read more.
Apr 28, 2021/Perspective
How do we address the "disconnect" between the academy and the clinical environment?
Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.
May 23, 2017/Test & Measure
Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
PROMIS PF is used as an outcome in research on the effectiveness of interventions.
