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Feb 9, 2021/Open Access
APTA Pediatrics has close to 6,000 physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, student, and partner members.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.
Jun 17, 2021/Video
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of physical therapy has taken many challenges.
The physical therapy profession is invested in individualized, patient-centered care, but that investment has broad societal and public health implications.
The Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund) was established in 1993. It includes the Minority Scholarship Fund and the Dimensions of Diversity Fund.
Sep 18, 2023/Open Access
The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development
Jun 16, 2022/Video
Learn about the importance of representation, Sankofa, and trustworthiness in the physical therapy profession.
Jan 6, 2026/Podcast
In this episode, ethics experts discuss the development of the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2026.
APTA has created and curated educator resources to help you develop professionally and personally and to enhance your efforts to further the profession through PT and PTA education.
Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.