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About APTA

APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

APTA-Backed Bill Protecting PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Likely to Become Law

Oct 4, 2018/News

APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, January 2018

Jan 17, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Study: To Avoid LBP, Runners Should Think Deep

Jan 19, 2018/Review

Even though they are keeping fit, up to 14% of American runners experience low back pain each year.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, September 2018

Sep 19, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Let's Talk About Stress

Dec 27, 2021/Video

Learn about the two types of stress you encounter and how they help and hurt your wellness .

Movement is Mental!

Jan 11, 2022/Open Access

Physical therapy sometimes is as much mental as physical.

Regulatory Action Center

Use templated letters to take action on payment and regulatory issues impacting your practice.

APTA Societal Impact Award

Awards

This award recognizes and rewards an association member who demonstrates leadership, commitment and dedication to addressing issues related to societal welfare.

Employee Incentive: Student Loan Assistance

Nov 13, 2024/Members Only

APTA members receive a special discount of $500 off a one-time implementation fee.