By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
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
Nov 15, 2020/CPG
Jul 12, 2024/CPG
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-25-73-48 [Position]
APTA's Strategic Framework for 2030 sets a clear direction for the association's work over the coming years. It is grounded in member input, data, and a shared commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession. The framework reflects where we are today, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and
Aug 6, 2024/CPG
Feb 1, 2022/CPG
Jul 4, 2025/CPG
Aug 1, 2023/CPG
Nov 4, 2026/Perspective
For physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction, or MPPR, policies are not a new challenge. Since commercial payers followed Medicare's lead and began implementing MPPR policies in 2011, our profession has worked diligently to push back against harmful
