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APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.

Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association

Awards

The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence.

APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform

Aug 4, 2025/News

Patients and providers are frustrated and angry. A broken Medicare system has failed to deliver high-quality care and provide needed payment levels so providers and practices can keep their doors open.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

President's Statement on Supreme Court Decision: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Jun 27, 2022/Statement

Pelvic health decisions should be made between patients and their medical providers.

Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 18, 2025/News

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as

PTs Change Lives Flyer

Dec 31, 2025/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the profession of physical therapy, the DPT education pathway, and provides links to additional resources to find more information.

Fifth Annual Lynda Woodruff DEI Lecture Coming June 13

May 28, 2024/News

This year's lecture features Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, leader of an innovative inclusion program at Washington University in St. Louis.

Falls Prevention Recommendations Reinforce Importance of Exercise

Jun 13, 2024/News

The statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms that exercise can help prevent falls among older adults.

Regenerative Rehabilitation

Advances in regenerative medicine allow for the restoration of injured, diseased, or degenerated tissues to a more functional state.