American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

12/30/2025

2025 was a year of impact for . 🦾🎉

From the first positive Medicare payment update in half a decade to expanded direct access, reduced administrative burden, and more than 40 state-level advocacy wins nationwide — APTA and our members delivered real results.

These moments didn’t happen on their own. They happened because members spoke up, chapters took action, and APTA kept pushing for the profession. 🤝

Here’s to the moments that move us — and what we’ll keep building together.

Learn more: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/year-in-review/apta-2025

12/29/2025

💡APTA’s new demographic and income reports reveal how the physical therapy workforce is evolving — from income trends and workforce supply to enrollment and representation across the profession. 📊

See how the profession is changing and what it means for the future of care: https://www.apta.org/article/2025/12/10/apta-unveils-key-workforce-and-income-trends-in-physical-therapy

12/27/2025

What does it look like to build a career in oncologic physical therapy? 🤔💭

In this episode of APTA Podcasts, APTA Oncology President Chris Wilson shares how PTs and PTAs can explore this specialty and expand their skills and expertise.

Professional growth happens when you’re connected to the right community. 🤝 Learn how APTA sections and academies can bring you the tools you need to find your niche and advance your practice: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/chapters-sections-academies

12/26/2025

From networking with peers to diving into specialties, APTA CSM is full of energy, insight, and connection. ⭐ Join us in Anaheim and see what makes this conference unforgettable.

🔗 Register by Jan. 14 to save up to $480 as an APTA member: https://csm.apta.org/

12/24/2025

Starting your career can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🤝

Khushboo Patel, PT, DPT, shares how APTA helped her find community, mentorship, and inspiration in pediatrics and pelvic health.

Explore APTA sections and academies to learn how you can find your niche and connect with your community: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/chapters-sections-academies

12/22/2025

Transform your clinical approach with the most comprehensive programming in the country. 💡

✅ now features more sessions than ever and full CEU opportunities!

Learn more and register now: https://csm.apta.org/programming

12/21/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, APTA President Kyle Covington reflects on a year of momentum, collaboration, and meaningful change for the profession. 🤝

From wins that expanded patient access to innovations in education and practice to members connecting in new ways — this month's issue of APTA Magazine highlights the progress we’ve made and the possibilities ahead.

🔍👀 Read the full President's Message and dive into December's issue of APTA Magazine: https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2025/12/01/apta-presidents-message--2025-in-motion

12/20/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the people who make APTA what it is — our members. 🤝 Your commitment to your patients, your colleagues, and our profession continues to move physical therapy forward.

Thank you for showing up through moments of progress, challenge, and change. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and inspired by what’s ahead.

Wishing you a season of rest, joy, and renewed energy for the year ahead. ✨

12/19/2025

Help your runners stay healthy and moving strong! 👟

Check out this course from the APTA Learning Center to get an evidence-based deep dive into gait mechanics, cumulative loading, and training/systemic risk factors — and leave with tools to assess, prevent, and manage overuse injuries confidently.

Start earning CEUs now: https://learningcenter.apta.org/products/apta-on-the-run-overuse-injuries-in-runners-on-demand-course?referral=LCHomepageFeaturedDec25 -product_tab_overview

12/18/2025

McKnight's Long-Term Care News takes a clear look at what APTA’s latest demographics and income reports reveal about the physical therapy profession — meaningful progress alongside persistent challenges.

The story digs into key data trends affecting the profession, with insights from APTA President Kyle Covington on why this information matters now.

Read the data-driven analysis fueled by APTA's latest research:

Even as the median salary for full-time physical therapists working in geriatrics hit the $100,000 mark, pay increases failed to keep up with inflation.

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

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⭐ Innovative education, meaningful connections, and a boost of inspiration — experience it all at physical therapy’s top event.

Register by Jan. 14 and save up to $480 as an APTA member: https://csm.apta.org/registration