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PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.

APTA Members Earn World Physiotherapy Awards

Apr 20, 2021/News

Two PTs and two students were among a select group recognized for their abstracts and presentations at WP's international congress.

Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions in Their Care

Jul 10, 2025/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

Introduction to Expressive and Art-Based Therapies for Rehab Professionals

Apr 27, 2023/Live Webinar

An introduction to expressive and art-based therapies for rehab professionals.

Three-Dimensional Instrumented Gait Analysis for Children With Cerebral Palsy: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

Best practice statements provide guidance for clinicians about the preferred characteristics of 3-dimensional instrumented gait analysis laboratories, including instrumentation, staffing, and reporting practices.

New CMS Nursing Home Recommendations Stress Collaboration, Consistent Staffing Assignment

Apr 3, 2020/News

The new recommendations underscore existing CDC and CMS guidance and call for extensive use of masks and other PPE.

Aetna Drops Prior Authorization in Five States

Feb 15, 2023/News

The decision offers PTs the opportunity to show how reduced administrative burden can be good for everyone (payers included).

JAMA Neurology: Telerehab Program Works as Well as Clinic-Based Program for Improved Arm Function Poststroke

Jul 5, 2019/Review

The findings lend further support to the ideas behind APTA's efforts to increase telehealth opportunities for PTs and their patients.

Coronavirus Update: May 24

May 24, 2022/Roundup

One million deaths, long COVID in older adults, boosters for children, health care worker burnout, and more.