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Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Mar 21, 2023/News
The resource center, created by APTA and APTA Private Practice, now offers information on MPPR, the PTA differential, and more.
Sep 12, 2022/News
To date, nine companies have pledged that PTs will be involved in any services promoted as physical therapy.
APTA is asking digital health providers to make the following commitment: Digital "physical therapy" services are only performed or directed by licensed PTs.
Feb 3, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: This policy is intended to encourage and enable members of the Board of Directors and volunteers to raise serious concerns internally so that APTA can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions.
Jun 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
State chapters have made strides in advancing the profession, from title protection to fair copays to imaging privileges.
Feb 4, 2021/Open Access
APTA and NATA jointly release policy principles to advance public health and better meet the needs of their patients. This document demonstrates shared language and understanding in support of optimal patient care.
Sep 20, 2019/News
Recognition of the importance of direct access to physical therapy for consumers, updating decades-old practice acts, and making it easier for patients to obtain handicapped parking plates and placards were among the accomplishments of this year's APTA State Legislative Leadership Award winners, The
Dec 2, 2022/News
Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare and contractor Kaia will stop using the term "physical therapy" in marketing Kaia's MSK pain app.
