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The Importance of Term and Title Protection

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.

Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

Roundup: Statehouses Buzzing With Physical Therapy Legislation

Mar 28, 2017/News

APTA has been working closely with its state chapters to advocate for the profession during a packed legislative year.

Members-Only Payment Advocacy Resource Collection Grows

Mar 21, 2023/News

The resource center, created by APTA and APTA Private Practice, now offers information on MPPR, the PTA differential, and more.

Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Digital Health Companies Respond to APTA Efforts for Consumer Transparency

Sep 12, 2022/News

To date, nine companies have pledged that PTs will be involved in any services promoted as physical therapy.

APTA Digital Health Transparency Campaign

APTA is asking digital health providers to make the following commitment: Digital "physical therapy" services are only performed or directed by licensed PTs.

APTA Advocacy: State Wins in Primary Care, Payment & Access

Jun 1, 2025/Advocacy Update

State chapters have made strides in advancing the profession, from title protection to fair copays to imaging privileges.

Board of Directors and Volunteers Whistleblower Protection

Feb 3, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: This policy is intended to encourage and enable members of the Board of Directors and volunteers to raise serious concerns internally so that APTA can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions.

APTA, NATA Adopt Joint Policy Principles

Feb 4, 2021/Open Access

APTA and NATA jointly release policy principles to advance public health and better meet the needs of their patients. This document demonstrates shared language and understanding in support of optimal patient care.

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