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Robotics and Sensors

Sensing technologies and robotic interfaces have tremendous potential for physical therapy.

Telehealth State and Federal Regulations and Legislation

Dec 22, 2020/Article

Before implementing telehealth into your practice, review and become familiar with state and federal regulations in which you practice.

Workforce Planning

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports and participates in workforce planning efforts with other stakeholders to meet the needs of the profession and society.

Transforming Society

We empower the physical therapy profession to make a deeper impact in the world around us.

Physical Therapist Workforce Legislation Introduced in the U.S. House

Oct 2, 2025/News

APTA-championed legislation, which would help bolster the physical therapy workforce, especially in rural and underserved areas, was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Morgan Griffith, R-Va. If enacted, this legislation would add PTs to the

About APTA

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

Information for Media

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

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

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

May 4, 2020/Article

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a brief change in mental status or consciousness. Check out resources on both.

Chronic Fatigue and Postexertional Malaise in People Living With Long COVID

Jun 1, 2022/Podcast

PTs working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.