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Physical Therapist Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Information for Media

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

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.

Cancer Rehabilitation Month Champions Healing Beyond Treatment

Jun 2, 2025/Perspective

Members of APTA Oncology share information and resources about Cancer Rehabilitation Month, a new public awareness campaign.

Primary Care

PTs are qualified to serve in primary care roles, but there are policy barriers.

Lawmakers Urge Veterans Affairs to Raise Pay, Expand Roles of PTs and PTAs

Jul 5, 2022/News

In an advocacy win, APTA-supported recommendations aimed at increasing veterans' access to PTs and PTAs are now part of a spending bill.

Physical Therapy: At the Intersection of Public Health and Health Care

Apr 1, 2024/Feature

A perspective on who makes up the public health workforce, and physical therapists' contributions to promoting a community's health and wellness.

Physical Therapy in Emergency Care: A Win-Win for Patients and Hospitals

Jul 28, 2021/Podcast

In this podcast, APTA members Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, Carleen Jogodka, PT, DPT, and Lisa TenBarge, PT, DPT, discuss the evolving role of the PT in the emergency department — and what that may look like going forward.

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.