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About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

How COVID-19 Changed My Way of Practice

Aug 20, 2020/Perspective

As the only vestibular physical therapist within our program, I found the adoption of telehealth challenging.

Value-Based Care Podcasts

APTA's comprehensive podcast series explains the move toward value-based care and how physical therapists can participate in the Quality Payment Program

Helping Your Profession in 15 Minutes or Less

Jan 5, 2017/News

It's all a part of the current PT Practice Profile and PTA Profile surveys that have been disseminated to members.

Carmen Elliott

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Carmen Elliott, is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and executive director of the Physical Therapy Fund as of April 2021. Elliott is a longtime member of the APTA staff team, having been with the association since 2006. Previously she served as APTA’s vice president of insurer relations,

What's New at PTNow?

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

Movement System Timeline

May 22, 2024/Resource

The following is a timeline outlining the work of various member groups to move the movement system concept forward.

The Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health

We apply the principles of exercise to our patients, but what about to ourselves? Learn about the cumulative effects of physical activity on your brain health from neuroscientist and APTA member Joyce Gomes-Osman, PT, PhD. (38 min.)

APTA Advisory Provides Guidance on New Estimate Requirement

Dec 21, 2021/News

If you provide cash-based services or care for uninsured patients, you need to know about the changes coming Jan. 1, 2022.

Combined Sections Meeting: Better Together and Bigger Than Ever

May 1, 2018/Feature

The Combined Sections Meeting brought more than 17,000 people to New Orleans-yet another record-breaking attendance for the annual conference of the association’s 18 specialty sections.