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The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
APTA's Patient Action Center contains letters focused on the patient impact of certain federal issues and bills.
Sep 1, 2019/Column
Want to get your priorities straight and help your clients do the same? It’s about time. Literally.
Aug 18, 2023/News
The changes, which affect outpatient physical therapy, DME, and home care, are part of a UHC effort to reduce administrative burden.
Dec 31, 2019/Review
A limited study finds high debt-to-income ratios among PTs -- higher than newly minted family medicine physicians and veterinarians.
Awards
This award acknowledges an individual physical therapist who has made significant contributions to the literature in physical therapy or in other health care disciplines in the areas of theory, practice, foundational or clinical research, education, and administration.
Jun 4, 2021/News
The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.
Sep 9, 2025/News
Congress must act by Sept. 30 to extend current telehealth access for PTs, PTAs, and other therapy providers.
Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure
Self-administered brief questionnaire with purpose of differentiating between stress and urge urinary incontinence in women.
May 25, 2022/News
The national recognition underscores APTA's commitment to movement — and just in time for National Bike to Work Day.
