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The following represent APTA’s public policy priorities and recommended solutions to meet these goals.
APTA establishes its public policy priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of Congress.
Also see our advocacy issues and learn how you can take action to be an advocate for our profession and the people we serve.
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APTA Report Finds Demand for Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Outpaces Access
A new APTA report, "APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy," examines the current state of pelvic health physical therapy in the U.S. and identifies
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Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care
A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the physical therapy profession's capacity
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Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025–2026 Cycle
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the
