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Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on physical therapists as entry-point providers.
Aug 15, 2023/CPG
Sep 1, 2025/CPG
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-25-55-54 [Position]
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.
Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
BOD Y11-25-04-01: This policy establishes standardized language usage in the development of Association policies, positions, and recommendations to the Board of Directors. It ensures clarity, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of intent and resource implications.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists possess clinical expertise in the prevention and management of common health conditions seen in primary care settings.
Ammended to: The Association supports interprofessional education and practice.
We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, healthy, accessible, and environmentally sustainable events for all participants.
Awards
The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence.