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American Physical Therapy Association

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an American individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

1921Founded1
  • HeadquartersUnited States1
  • Websitewww.apta.org
  • Legal formvoluntary association1

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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an American individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy. The nonprofit association, based in Alexandria, Virginia, 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. APTA has chapters in most U.S. states as well as academies/sections covering special interests.2

Leadership

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Board members and other officers (1)

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

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Timeline

  1. May 1, 2022Parent Directly consolidated by APTA Centennial Properties, LLC3
  2. 1921Founded Founded1

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