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Aug 1, 2026/Success Story
A six-week study found that combining Pilates with physical therapy improved mobility and helped patients regain independence.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on the use of the terms internationally educated physical therapist and IEPT in its documents and publications.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
We empower the physical therapy profession to make a deeper impact in the world around us.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve the association, the profession, and society.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.
Jul 29, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board Policy: Related organizations are controlled subsidiaries of the American Physical Therapy Association that are organized under the appropriate law and designation to meet their purpose.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports certification in basic life support for all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.
Sep 1, 2025/CPG
