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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
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 is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.
Nov 1, 2019/Feature
In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.
Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
Feb 1, 2017/Feature
While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.
Jun 1, 2015/Feature
While the use of predictive analytics in physical therapy is still in its infancy, early adopters see great potential for it to transform the profession and society.
Apr 5, 2021/Open Access
This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.
Nov 1, 2017/Feature
APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.
