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Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a crime that occurs when a victim is compelled to perform labor, services, or commercial sex by force, fraud, or coercion.

State Advocacy for Imaging Orders by Physical Therapist

Mar 12, 2027/Resource

This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring

Mar 27, 2025/Resource

The intent of the “APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring” is to describe mentoring applicable for all professional roles of a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant across the learner continuum, understanding that being a learner is a career-long role.

Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service

APTA's Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS) offers a centralized and simplified process for physical therapists applying for residency and clinical fellowships.

Physical Therapy Overview for Late College Students

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

This PowerPoint presentation provides both and overview and specific information about physical therapy education, application requirements, specialties and professional opportunities for students interested in applying to DPT and PTA education programs.

APTA Practice Advisory: Vaccine Administration

Mar 18, 2021/Resource

Access information on vaccine administration at the state level, including current stance on permitting PTs and PTAs to administer the vaccine.

APTA's Digital Health Efforts Earn National Award

Aug 14, 2023/News

The American Society of Association Executives award recognizes leaders in innovation and member service.

Numbers Show Impressive Consumer Reach During National Physical Therapy Month

Nov 8, 2023/Article

Downloads, viewers, impressions, placements, and more: See how APTA and our members got the word out on the value of physical therapy.

Mercer U. Three-peats Student Advocacy Challenge Win

Mar 13, 2024/News

For the third year in a row, the Atlanta-based program takes home top honors thanks to its multilayered advocacy efforts.