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APTA History

Since our founding in 1921, our association has moved us forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.

Want to Become a Rehabilitation Agency Under Medicare?

Nov 1, 2020/Column

Here are some key things to know.

CSM 2015 Highlights

Apr 1, 2015/Feature

CSM 2015 was one of APTA's largest ever, with approximately 9,000 attendees, speakers, and guests. If you were there, here's a recap. If you weren't there, here's a sampling of what you missed.

A Call to Reflective Action: Our Responsibility to Society and the Profession

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

The APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee offers strategies for strengthening the ethical foundations and resources that guide our profession.

56th McMillan Lecture: What Is at the Heart of Movement?

May 1, 2025/Feature

Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, called on the profession to reduce the impact of health disparities.

Study: Falls Among US Adults 65 and Older Cost $50 Billion in 2015

Mar 9, 2018/Review

The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015 -- 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments.

BTS/ICS Guideline for the Ventilatory Management of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in Adults

Apr 1, 2016/CPG

Evidence on the use of ventilation and methods to improve resourcing, training, outcomes and patient experience for all adults who develop acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Under 19s: Support and Management (Reviewed) [NICE CG170]

Jun 14, 2021/CPG

Covers the different ways that health and social care professionals can provide support and treatment for children and young people with autism, their families and carers.

How to Develop an RFP

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

A request for proposal, or RFP, is a tool practices can use to make informed purchasing decisions.

2017 APTA Honors and Award Recipients Announced

Apr 5, 2017/News

APTA’s national awards program recognizes outstanding contributions to the physical therapy profession.