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Oct 23, 2018/News
APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of payment and care-related issues.
May 6, 2020/Roundup
The association's sections and academies have been creating invaluable resources and curating offerings from other agencies and organizations.
Feb 10, 2020/Perspective
The following is my insight for today's students and future clinicians for working with patients whose problems will likely outlast the course of treatment.
Apr 10, 2020/News
It can't be stressed enough: Individual states are the decision-makers around much of what PTs and PTAs can and can't do in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These regularly updated resources can help you make fact-based practice decisions.
May 14, 2018/News
270 PTs, PTAs, and students from 48 states who converged on Capitol Hill recently to educate legislators and staff about a range of important issues impacting the profession. The meetings took place April 29–May 1, as part of APTA's annual Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC.
May 11, 2020/News
The former APTA vice president helped lead the way in the establishment of autonomous physical therapist practice in Maryland.
Oct 1, 2024/Feature
Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.
Feb 26, 2025/News
Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession’s premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection.
Aug 4, 2025/Article
APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.
Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.