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Jan 10, 2022/Podcast
The first wave of this study's findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions.
Aug 19, 2020/News
The official relationship strengthens longstanding ties between the two organizations.
Jun 30, 2017/News
APTA members and staff recently made a very direct impact on some of Boston’s children in need by donating more than 700 pairs of shoes and several thousands of pairs of socks as part of the national "Shoes4Kids" campaign.
Oct 27, 2019/Perspective
APTA a community that values the voices of its members.
Jul 9, 2019/Perspective
I divorced my career as a TV broadcaster and decided to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Sep 29, 2019/Perspective
Having the opportunity to meet many people with enthusiasm and with a desire to get involved was truly amazing.
Oct 11, 2017/News
Hospitals that serve rural areas are disappearing. APTA is supporting efforts to stop and even reverse that trend.
Oct 4, 2018/News
APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges