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Dismantling the 'Industrial Medical Complex'

Sep 14, 2021/News

The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.

APTA Statement on Peterson Health Technology Institute's Report on Virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions Health Technology Assessment

Jun 5, 2024/Statement

The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.

New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health Outcomes

Sep 3, 2025/Article

For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response

500 Member Advocates Push for Change During APTA Capitol Hill Day

Aug 12, 2025/Open Access

Meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, expanding access to PT falls screening and prevention, increasing access to pelvic health physical therapy, and expanding locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. These pertinent issues were at the forefront of conversations, as 500 APTA members

APTA Life Member Application

Jan 1, 2025/Form

Continue to enjoy APTA's many member benefits, stay connected, and support your profession—all at reduced dues rates.

Careers in Physical Therapy

Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.

Assessments in Physical Therapy Education

Access assessments for physical therapy education programs.

Entrepreneurship in Physical Therapy – APTA Live

Sep 28, 2020/Podcast

Ashley Johnson, PT, DPT, and Craig Phifer, PT, MHA, talk about starting a practice and innovative ways to run a business in this podcast.

How Climbing Has Shaped My Perspective as a Physical Therapy Student

Apr 1, 2020/Perspective

Climbing taught me how to be resilient and strong, and the lessons I learned in climbing remind me, that yes, we will get through this — together.

Emergency Department PT

May 6, 2020/Podcast

An emergency department PT shares insight on what working in this setting is like, and gives advice to students and new grads considering pursing the ED as a career path.