Oct 31, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

APTA is committed to promoting a community of belonging where all members are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Oct 16, 2025/Resource

Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.

Sep 30, 2023/CPG

Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

BOD Y11-25-04-01: This policy establishes standardized language usage in the development of Association policies, positions, and recommendations to the Board of Directors. It ensures clarity, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of intent and resource implications.

Oct 3, 2025/CPG

This evidence-based care guideline from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital provides recommendations for therapeutic management of pediatric and adolescent joint hypermobility and hypermobility spectrum disorder, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It does not address children and adolescents with

Aug 14, 2025/CPG

2026 APTA National Elections Ballot The 2026 APTA National Elections will be held electronically beginning October 24 for the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Board of Directors Elections include four-year terms for the offices of Treasurer and Director, as well as two-year terms for Director

Oct 21, 2024/CPG

Aug 14, 2025/CPG