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Jan 1, 2020/Website
The academy connects physical therapy practitioners who are interested in electrophysiology, electrotherapy, biophysical agents, and wound management.
Aug 9, 2017/Podcast
Student Assembly #XchangeSA with Daphne Scott, PT, DSc, MS.
Jul 7, 2023/News
The plan offers up real-world strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion both within APTA and throughout the profession.
Sep 17, 2024/Podcast
Moral spaces provide a safe harbor in perilous waters.
Sep 30, 2025/Statement
Earlier this month, APTA and APTA Private Practice joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation as plaintiffs. This federal antitrust litigation alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.
Oct 1, 2019/Open Access
Physical therapy is not a generic term. It describes the care and services provided by or under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Dec 16, 2020/CPG
This guideline aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The delegates honor the commitment of APTA staff, leaders of our association, and members of our profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 11, 2025/Resource
Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.