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Dec 1, 2019/Open Access
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
Jun 28, 2023/News
Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.
APTA is committed to gathering information and resources about COVID-19 and Long COVID to help clinicians provide optimal care.
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?
Sep 15, 2025/Article
Through advancing evidence-based care, community education about the importance of prevention, and coordinated advocacy around federal legislation, PTs, PTAs, and students are leading the charge to reduce falls across the nation. Join us over the next two weeks as we concentrate our communications efforts
Aug 29, 2018/News
Former APTA president R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been appointed by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) to serve as the presiding officer of its 19th General Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, May 7-9, 2019.
Aug 3, 2020/Article
APTA is among the medical specialty societies to join the Choosing Wisely® Campaign in creating transparencies between health care providers and patients.
Aug 1, 2019/Column
APTA and its chapters offer a variety of member resources to promote advocacy for appropriate payment of physical therapist services.
Dec 26, 2018/Roundup
Browse through a few issues of PT in Motion magazine, APTA's award-winning monthly member publication—whether it's an exploration of what PTs and PTAs need to know about medical marijuana or an investigation into working with particular populations such as combat athletes, articles are packed with information,
Jun 22, 2017/News
"We change time. We routinely turn over the hourglass."