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The Oregon Physical Therapy Association is a
chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association which represents over 82,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy nationwide and more than 1,200 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students in the state of Oregon.

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.

What's New >

Arthritis Foundation Releases Physical Activity Report

May 17, 2012: Physical activity is an important but underused intervention for adults with arthritis, says a report released... read more ›

New in the Literature: Gait Speed and Acute Care Physical Therapy (J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2012 March 11 [Epub ahead of print])

May 17, 2012: Walking speed is a feasible measure for patients admitted to an acute care hospital, illustrating that patient... read more ›

New Podcast: Developing Preferred Outcome Measures for Patients With Stroke

May 16, 2012: A new podcast featuring Jane Sullivan, PT, DHS , associate professor and assistant department chair in the Dep... read more ›

Call for Measures: CMS Seeks Suggestions for PQRS

May 16, 2012: Beginning June 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will accept suggestions for potential in... read more ›