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APTA Mission Statement

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: States the association's mission statement.

Unbudgeted Expenses

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Outlines procedures related to unbudgeted expenses exceeding $75,000 not related to personnel.

Collection of Component Dues

Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Component dues shall be collected at association headquarters.

APTA Retired Member Verification Form

Jan 1, 2020/Form

Complete this verification form to continue your retired membership. 

APTA Websites, Mobile Applications and Forums Privacy Policy

APTA's Commitment to Privacy Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

7 Conversations to Have With Your Legislators While They're Back Home in August

Aug 1, 2022/Roundup

District offices, town halls, maybe a visit to your clinic? Here are some topics worth mentioning.

APTA Invited to Inform Key Congressional Caucus on Medicare Payment Reform

Jan 21, 2026/News

In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

May 4, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures the subjective intensity of pain.

Postprofessional Degree

Continue your career development by pursuing a postprofessional degree. Most post-professional degree programs also count toward state continuing education requirements.