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Feb 4, 2026/Article
Efforts from APTA members and staff led to 26 million-plus people having direct access to physical therapist services – and that's just one of the 21 regulatory policy changes APTA staff advocated for in 2025. In 2025, APTA members and staff successfully advocated for meaningful payment reforms with
Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws
House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.
Regardless of the relationship a physical therapist chooses to have with payers, it is essential to practice in compliance with all laws and regulations.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Jul 28, 2023/Resource
APTA is committed to helping PTs and PTAs develop, synthesize, and use credible evidence. Clinical practice guidelines are essential tools in this process.
CPGs
Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.
Nov 19, 2024/Perspective
What I learned from the course content and from the experience of disciplining myself to meet the challenge.
Mar 31, 2026/Article
Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.
May 1, 2016/Feature
An upcoming summit will explore the implications and goals of recognizing the movement system as the core of physical therapist practice, education, and research. Meanwhile, here's some background to bring you up-to-date.
Feb 1, 2023/Podcast
APTA staff experts offer updates to support your practice.
