American Physical Therapy Association

About:

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 93,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

Membership and Benefits:

There's never been a more important time to be a member of APTA. APTA is a recognized leader in the national and state-level health care debates, and we need the power of your voice in the regulatory and legislative arenas. Your APTA membership benefits your career as well as your profession — an invaluable investment that will pay dividends throughout your future.