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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.

Emerging Leader Award

Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes the purpose, eligibility and criteria for selection for the Emerging Leader Award.

Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States the vision statement for the physical therapy profession and outlines the guiding principles to achieve this vision.

Investments Held for Reserve

Apr 26, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Defines investments held for reserve and the annual goal for the assets in this category.

Code of Conduct

Sep 17, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes and outlines the code of conduct for APTA"s Board of Directors.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines how APTA supports certification in basic life support for all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Jul 18, 2025/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.