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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.

A Physical Therapy Profile: Demographics of the Profession, 2021-22

Jul 18, 2023/Report

This landmark report from APTA provides a comprehensive view of the current profession. It uses data from APTA's 2021-22 practice profile survey along with data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate the physical therapy workforce. Data includes the number of

Productivity measures should include quality and quantity. Insight from APTA EJC

Aug 15, 2023/Podcast

One of the biggest ethical issues in the profession is balancing productivity and quality patient care.

APTA Comments: ONC 21st Century Cures Information Blocking and Interoperability Proposed Rule

May 20, 2019/Comment Letters

We recommend that greater attention be focused on the “end-game,” which is better performance by all health care providers and improved health outcomes.

NIH: People With Disabilities Among Groups Experiencing Health Disparities

Oct 3, 2023/News

The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.

2023 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 15, 2023/Video

By joining forces with other stakeholders, we can collectively work toward enhancing the overall quality of health care and public health outcomes.

Join APTA for a Trip to Capitol Hill (and More), April 14-16

Feb 23, 2024/News

You'll engage with lawmakers, but that's not all: The unique event is also about learning the advocacy ropes and networking with peers.

2022 Scholars Capstone Projects

Throughout 2022, APTA Leadership Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.

Clarity, Courage, Commitment: Reframing Equity Work

Oct 1, 2025/Feature

During the 2025 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, urged PTs and PTAs to reframe their equity work.

The Road That Chose Me

Aug 1, 2015/Column

The effects of a bicycle accident were immediate and lasting.