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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
Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary
Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.
APTA members can watch the House of Delegates livestream.
May 1, 2018/Resource
Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.
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.
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.
APTA's outpatient therapy fee schedule spreadsheet helps you determine your payment for services under Medicare.
Dec 13, 2022/News
APTA's political action committee is celebrating 50 years of working for the profession, and you're invited.
Mar 4, 2026/Article
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.