American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) APTA is a national professional organization representing 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and students.

08/30/2026

🚨 APTA's annual call for volunteers closes tomorrow!

Looking for a meaningful way to grow your network, develop new skills, and help move the profession forward? APTA volunteers help shape the future of physical therapy while gaining valuable experiences, fresh perspectives, and connections that last throughout their careers. 🀝

πŸ”— Apply by Aug. 31: https://www.apta.org/callforvolunteers

The emergency department is evolving, and physical therapists are helping lead the way. πŸš‘Explore how PTs can practice at...
08/29/2026

The emergency department is evolving, and physical therapists are helping lead the way. πŸš‘

Explore how PTs can practice at the top of their scope, improve patient care, and demonstrate value in high-acuity settings in this course from the APTA Master Class Series, featuring The ED DPT. βœ…πŸ’‘

πŸ”— Learn more and register now: https://learningcenter.apta.org/products/apta-master-class-top-of-scope-in-the-emergency-department-redefining-the-standard-for-physical-therapy

08/28/2026

Get expert insights from Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, MS, SCS β€” former Head Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Author of "Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance." πŸ’‘

Learn how stronger collaboration between rehabilitation and performance professionals can help create a smoother path from recovery to return-to-play. β–ΆοΈπŸŽ§

Listen to the full episode now from APTA Podcasts: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/news-publications/podcasts/2026/bridging-the-gap-between-rehab-and-performance-for-better-outcomes

08/28/2026

A physical therapist and family doctor can work together to help your young athlete stay prepared for fall sports and support their health throughout the season. Find more tips on preventing sports injuries here: https://bit.ly/46e8fQr

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Advocacy can start with a conversation, a classroom moment, or simply showing up. πŸ—£οΈ PT and PTA students are turning tho...
08/27/2026

Advocacy can start with a conversation, a classroom moment, or simply showing up. πŸ—£οΈ PT and PTA students are turning those moments into meaningful change.

Through their journey, students like Caleb are helping shape what comes next for the profession. πŸ’ͺ

See how student voices are driving impact. Read the full story: https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/archive/2026/04/01/the-power-of-student-advocacy

08/26/2026

Medicare payment policy is shaped by the voices of providers who speak up.

CMS is proposing changes in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that could improve payment for physical therapist services, but those changes will face significant opposition. Now is the time to make sure the physical therapy profession is heard.

APTA's award-winning Regulatory Comment Tool makes it easy to share your perspective with CMS.

πŸ“’ Help ensure that CMS hears directly from providers about the real-world impact of its decisions by visiting APTA's Regulatory Action Center now.

08/25/2026

The future of physical therapy is built by those who choose to get involved today. 🀝

When you volunteer with APTA, you gain leadership experience, grow your professional network, and help influence the future of our profession.

Join a community of members committed to strengthening physical therapy.

Physical therapists are shaping conversations about heart health, healthy aging, sports injury prevention, menopause-rel...
08/23/2026

Physical therapists are shaping conversations about heart health, healthy aging, sports injury prevention, menopause-related conditions, and more. πŸ“°βœ¨

Learn how APTA members and spokespersons are sharing evidence-based expertise in major media outlets to help people move better and live healthier: https://www.apta.org/article/2026/08/11/physical-therapy-in-the-news-july-2026

Strong PT-PTA collaboration can do more than improve workflows. It can help expand access to care, strengthen continuity...
08/22/2026

Strong PT-PTA collaboration can do more than improve workflows. It can help expand access to care, strengthen continuity, and support better patient outcomes. 🀝πŸ₯

Across practice settings, PTs and PTAs are redefining team-based care to meet growing patient needs while making the most of each clinician's unique skills and expertise.

➑️ Read how these partnerships are shaping the future of physical therapy in this month's issue of APTA Magazine: https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/archive/2026/08/01/how-pt-pta-teams-are-expanding-access-to-care

Recovery doesn't end when symptoms improve.That's why APTA and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are br...
08/20/2026

Recovery doesn't end when symptoms improve.

That's why APTA and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are bringing together physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and strength and conditioning professionals for a new collaborative learning experience focused on return-to-play and return-to-performance decision-making. πŸ’ͺ🀝

The APTA & NSCA Return-to-Play Performance Summit is an opportunity to learn across disciplines, explore evidence-based strategies, and strengthen the partnerships that help patients and athletes achieve their goals.

Register now to join us Sept. 25-26 in Washington, D.C..

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