Skip to main content

LettingtheWorldKnow-Feature-1.png

The late, great Whitney Houston famously sang, "I believe the children are our future." APTA happens to agree with her. To that end, APTA has launched programs aimed at successfully recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Over the past few years, APTA has rolled out various recruitment programs to teach prospective students about the physical therapy profession and increase awareness of the far-reaching impact that PTs and PTAs have on their communities. The goal? To grow the physical therapy profession not just in numbers but also in diversity so that the demographics of the profession more closely match that of the United States' population.

Log in or create a free account to keep reading.


Join APTA to get unlimited access to content.


You Might Also Like...

Feature

Physical Therapy's Role in Hospital at Home

Jul 1, 2025

Hospital-level care is moving into patients’ homes — and PTs are helping lead the way in this evolving model.

Feature

Beyond Borders: US Physical Therapists Working Overseas

Jul 1, 2025

How U.S.-trained PTs are helping to transform global health and the role of physical therapy therein.

Column

Defining Moment | Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Jul 1, 2025

How one early experience of belonging at APTA CSM helped a young PT overcome imposter syndrome and dedicate his career to service.