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Oct 1, 2016/Feature
All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?
Jul 26, 2021/Roundup
From better insurer responsiveness to direct access improvements, to breakthroughs on PT use of imaging, lots of state-level achievements.
Awards
This award recognizes the importance of the role of physical therapist assistant educators in ensuring the continued provision of graduates who participate in the provision of high-quality physical therapist services.
Sep 27, 2022/News
Based on a 2021 survey, the results show significant growth in the public's understanding of the profession's role and level of expertise.
Dec 10, 2025/Report
This report from APTA provides a snapshot of the demographic makeup of the physical therapy workforce. It uses data from APTA's 2025 Physical Therapy Profile Survey, along with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, and various other sources to describe
Feb 1, 2023/Feature
The recently released APTA Consumer Awareness Research Report sheds light on how the public regards physical therapy.
Jun 28, 2023/News
Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.
Oct 19, 2021/Open Access
"By getting involved in local organizations and schools, we have a chance to promote our profession and establish meaningful connections."
APTA is committed to gathering information and resources about COVID-19 and Long COVID to help clinicians provide optimal care.
Aug 17, 2022/Perspective
Boxing's intensity, trunk rotation, footwork, and mobility work together to address the symptoms of Parkinson disease — and then there’s the swagger.
