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Built by Our Community, Designed for Our Future: Inside APTA’s Strategic Framework for 2030

Feb 1, 2026/Article

Beginning in 2026, APTA is launching a new strategic framework, focused on the pillars of advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice. Learn how this will chart the profession's future course, what it means for you, and how you can get involved. When APTA began planning its new Strategic

Adding a Digital Front Door to Your Practice

Sep 1, 2025/Feature

From scheduling to communication, some practice owners say digital access is no longer optional. Discover how PT practices can adapt — and thrive.

Position Paper: The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

Jul 16, 2021/Position Paper

APTA supports the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.

APTA Learning Center New Platform Launch

APTA's Learning Center is transitioning to a new platform in January 2023. The new Elevate platform will be more user-friendly, searchable, navigable, and functional. New features will include recommended content based on a learner's interest areas and an upgraded transcript area where learners can upload

PT Fund Board of Trustees Public Member

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The PT Fund Board of Trustees is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections Posted

Jul 23, 2025/Members Only

The 2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections for the offices of secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee is now available.

Capabilities of Upper Extremity Functioning Instrument (CUE)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures upper extremity (UE) function.

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how neck pain with or without concomitant upper extremity symptoms affects ability to manage everyday life activities.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Ankle Disorders

Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.