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American Physical Therapy Association
Motto	"The Science of Healing. The Art of Caring."
Formation	1921
Type	Professional association
Headquarters	Virginia
Location	United States
Membership	72,000
Official languages	English
President	R. Scott Ward
Website	http://www.apta.org/

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 72,000 members^[1]. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

Contents 1 Core documents 2 Mission statement 3 Vision statement 4 Lobby work 5 See also 6 References 7 External links

[edit] Core documents

APTA's Core Documents include a vision statement, code of ethics, guide for professional conduct, and PTA conduct guidelines.

[edit] Mission statement

The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.^[2]

[edit] Vision statement

By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical therapy (DPT), recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.^[3]

[edit] Lobby work

The APTA advocates on behalf of the profession and for issues which impact the health and wellbeing of society such as; fundng for health research, funding for an adequate heath care workforce and for health care reform to improve access to health care and ensure adequate funding for the provision of physical therapy.^[4]

[edit] See also

• Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• American Physical Therapy Association