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APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.
Apr 30, 2019/News
There may be just about as many approaches to battling the opioid crisis as there are organizations committed to the fight—but now APTA and more than 100 other groups will be sharing experiences and learning from each other by way of a collaborative effort led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
Sep 21, 2018/News
This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.
Aug 27, 2018/Perspective
It's a short and simple question and answering it used to make me uncomfortable, although it never should have.
Mar 21, 2023/News
The resource center, created by APTA and APTA Private Practice, now offers information on MPPR, the PTA differential, and more.
Jul 1, 2025/News
APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.
Oct 29, 2025/News
On Sept. 18, Humana Military announced a change in TRICARE policy regarding the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants in private practice. The change, which came into effect Jan. 1, indicates that general supervision is now acceptable for PTAs supervised by physical therapists instead
Mar 28, 2018/Podcast
Extending coverage and horizons.
Apr 7, 2020/Podcast
Despite living in different countries and health systems, physical therapists in Colombia and Peru are facing the same challenges as physical therapists in the United States. This discussion features Nancy Molina, president of the Colombian Physical Therapy Association, Gabriela Mallma, president of
Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.