Maximize your PT potential by achieving ABPTS board certification in any of ten clinical specialty areas.

Our House of Delegates is made up of APTA members from across the country who adopt motions to guide the profession and association.

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

Our payment options and dues discounts make it easier to become and stay an APTA member.

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

Jun 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs help children with ASD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.