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American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee

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.

That's the Spirit - Right?

Apr 1, 2017/Column

When imprecision leaves room for judgment.

Extending Reach to Patients and Clients With the PT Compact

Aug 1, 2022/Feature

The PT Compact has streamlined the process for PTs and PTAs to serve patients across state borders.

An On-the-Nose Career

Apr 1, 2021/Column

Reminiscences of a PT and mother.

Mindfulness: Just What the PT Ordered

May 24, 2021/Perspective

I wanted to be a victor and not a victim in any situation. Mindfulness turned out to be my answer.

Good News for Physical Therapy: 4 Promising Developments on Capitol Hill

Aug 8, 2022/Roundup

Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.

PTJ: Lower School Debt, Fewer Working Hours Tied to Higher Job Satisfaction

Aug 22, 2023/Review

Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 2

Jul 16, 2024/News

The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.