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APTA Retired Member Application

Jan 27, 2026/Form

Retired but still wanting to stay connected to your profession? Continue to enjoy APTA's many member benefits, stay connected, and support your profession—all at reduced dues rates.

Classification of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree as a Professional Degree

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.

Direct Access in Practice

Direct access to PT services is a reality across America, but not without challenges.

Study: MA Home Health Patients Fare Worse Than Those With Traditional Medicare

Apr 17, 2024/Review

Researchers describe the lower odds of mobility improvement combined with higher odds of discharge to community as a "cause for concern."

APTA Payment Advocacy: Congress Must #FixMedicareNow

Oct 18, 2024/Article

APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.

A Direct Challenge

Oct 1, 2019/Column

When general supervision is legal but problematic.

Rural Health Care Presents Needs and Opportunities

Jun 1, 2018/Column

Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.

A Study in Uncertainty

Sep 1, 2018/Column

Is this patient a good subject for research?

Keeping in Tune

Nov 1, 2016/Feature

For rock musicians, the songs may remain the same, but each gig brings the potential for new injuries.

Internationally Educated PTs in the United States: A World of Experience

Nov 1, 2020/Feature

The journey for PTs who were born and educated in other countries often has been geographically long and professionally challenging.