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About APTA

APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

CAPTE-Accredited PT and PTA Programs

Feb 1, 2020/Article

CAPTE publishes the official list of accredited programs. CAPTE does not rank programs.

Position on Research

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.

World Confederation For Physical Therapy/World Physiotherapy

Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes the role the association and its members will have with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy/World Physiotherapy.

Management of Headache

Sep 30, 2023/CPG

APTA Commitment to Belonging

Oct 31, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

APTA is committed to promoting a community of belonging where all members are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, January 2023

Jan 18, 2023/Roundup

A student PT helps in Ukraine, the potential of telerehab, PSA management and more in this month's collection of APTA members and the profession in the media.

Working Through the Pain: APTA Continues to Work for Expanded Patient Access to Physical Therapy for Pain Management

Sep 26, 2019/Open Access

Pain and pain management continue to be at the forefront of health care policy discussions.

Coronavirus Update: July 7

Jul 7, 2021/Article

APTA COVID-19 Outcome Measures, "profound brain changes," updated return-to-sport guidance, and more.

Final CMS Rule for SNFs: a 2.2% Increase and Ongoing Monitoring of PDPM

Aug 3, 2020/Review

CMS will continue to collect information from APTA and others on how SNFs are reacting to the payment system.