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About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

APTA 2024: Driving Impact, Advancing Physical Therapy

APTA's more than 100,000 members helped us make incredible progress in 2024.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes (CPG+)

Feb 28, 2022/CPG

This CPG includes sports-related overloading and overstretching injuries to myofascial or musculotendinous structures in any combination of the 3 hamstring muscles (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris).

APTA Pelvic Health: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2022/CPG

This clinical guideline describes evidence-based physical therapist practice, including screening, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome for women with postpartum pelvic girdle pain.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Beyond Wound Closure: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Nov 22, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)   Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.

A Dance to Remember

Oct 1, 2016/Column

At the junction of science and the arts, a trip back in time.

Pedaling Past Injury

Jul 1, 2018/Feature

Cyclists stay on a healthy and steady course with the help of physical therapy.

Not at Home With This Decision

Oct 1, 2017/Column

A PTA has questions about a patient's best interest and a PT's motivation.

APTA Digital Health App Library Saves Members Time; Empowers Patient Care

Feb 1, 2026/Column

APTA’s new digital health app helps members find high-quality, evidence-based digital health tools.