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Jun 1, 2023/Feature
Recent DPT grads carry an average of more than $80,000 in student debt. Even if you aren't one of them, here’s why you should care and what's being done to mitigate it.
Sep 1, 2023/Feature
Lecturer Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.
May 1, 2022/Article
APTA builds off the success of one strategic plan while launching the next one.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."
Dec 1, 2022/Feature
Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.
Aug 10, 2021/News
The seven-story atrium, a focal point of APTA Centennial Center, will be named in honor of the past APTA president.
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
Jul 16, 2021/Position Paper
APTA supports the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.
Jul 23, 2025/Members Only
The 2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections for the offices of secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee is now available.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures upper extremity (UE) function.