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Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

Jun 22, 2026/Open Access

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA Board of Directors. Pursuant to association policy Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education Programs, the American Physical Therapy Association codifies that the Commission

Task Force on the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Jul 30, 2026/Open Access

The Task Force on the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. Apply Now

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.

Beyond the Law

Jul 1, 2019/Column

What's legal isn't necessarily ethical.

Value-Based Payment

Oct 1, 2019/Article

Are we there yet?

Consider It a Challenge

Apr 1, 2019/Column

Lower the threat level! Much is at stake.

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 Hip Disorders

Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.