What is the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)?
The American Physical Therapy Association is a national professional organization representing more than 68,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and students working to become a PT or PTA can join the APTA in order to support the advancement of physical therapy, and to improve their own knowledge and practice. APTA also works to provide resources to patients and clients, to help them get the information and care that they need related to physical therapy. The APTA’s website is www.apta.org.
