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APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.
Aug 30, 2021/Roundup
October is coming up sooner than you think. Now's the time to plan for how you'll celebrate the profession — and your role in it.
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'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.
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.
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.
Apr 6, 2026/Annual Report
As APTA moved through the final year of its 2022–2025 strategic plan, our mission continued to guide every effort: building a unified community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. In 2025, that focus translated into historic advocacy successes and impactful
APTA provides general tips and a suite of templated letters that can help you make your case for an appeal.
Keep track of evolving payment policies for hospital settings.
Jul 19, 2021/News
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