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Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Location Selection

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports WCPT selecting meeting locations for future WCPT congresses that adhere to its current policy statement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

The Power of Prediction

Jun 1, 2015/Feature

While the use of predictive analytics in physical therapy is still in its infancy, early adopters see great potential for it to transform the profession and society.

Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund)

The Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund) was established in 1993. It includes the Minority Scholarship Fund and the Dimensions of Diversity Fund.

Majority of U.S. House Wants To Offset Medicare Cuts and Reform the Fee Schedule

Oct 18, 2021/News

In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.

Three Years of Physical Therapy in a Public Health Emergency

May 10, 2023/News

APTA member surveys show profession returning to pre-pandemic norms, with some lingering changes.

Congress Scrambles to Pass Year-End Legislation to Fund the Government

Dec 23, 2024/News

The deal includes a three-month Medicare extension on telehealth.

Physical Therapist Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.