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May 26, 2023/News
American Specialty Health will enter markets in all or parts of 15 additional states later this year. Could you be affected?
Mar 13, 2024/News
For the third year in a row, the Atlanta-based program takes home top honors thanks to its multilayered advocacy efforts.
Aug 4, 2025/Article
APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.
Jul 29, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board Policy: Related organizations are controlled subsidiaries of the American Physical Therapy Association that are organized under the appropriate law and designation to meet their purpose.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports certification in basic life support for all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.
Oct 25, 2021/Review
Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.
Oct 1, 2025/Column
Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.
Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses upper limb functioning using observational methods.
