Health within Reach

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.


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PT Reelected to USBJI Board, New President Takes the Helm

June 19, 2013: Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, MAS, APTA director of clinical practice, has been reelected as secretary of th... read more ›

Foundation for Physical Therapy Center of Excellence Campaign Goes Public

June 19, 2013: The Foundation for Physical Therapy plans to launch the public phase of a campaign to establish the nation's ... read more ›

CMS Changes July 1 Functional Limitation Reporting Instructions for Current Patients

June 18, 2013: In response to concerns raised by APTA, providers, and other stakeholders, CMS has changed its functional lim... read more ›

APTA Names Polvinale Interim CEO, Launches Search Process

June 17, 2013: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) announced today that Bonnie Polvinale, CMP, will serve as in... read more ›