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  • Mission: Advance pediatric physical therapy through excellence in advocacy, education, and research.
  • Vision: Optimize movement for lifelong meaningful participation of all children.
  • Values: The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy is committed to: Accountability, Collaboration, Consumer-centric care, Innovation, Professionalism, Social responsibility

  • Physical Therapists: 5050
  • Physical Therapy Assistants: 170
  • New Professionals: 1400
  • Student Physical Therapist: 500
  • Student Physical Therapist Assistants: 20
  • …And Counting!

Why should you join The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy?
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PEDs PT Journal

Pediatric Physical Therapy (PPT) is the first and only peer-reviewed journal devoted to pediatric physical therapy and is the official journal of APTA Pediatrics. PPT provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world. In addition to quarterly print issue of PPT, members can access the journal online, as well as enjoy the popular podcast, featured videos, and quarterly courses for CEUs.
Special Interest Groups

APTA Pediatrics has 10 Special Interest Groups to help members come together in specific practice areas. SIGs meet annually and have ongoing activities throughout the year. Click to see all the SIGs
Mentoring

The APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program helps pediatric physical therapists of diverse experience strengthen their clinical reasoning and treatment approaches to optimize movement and participation for all children. This is achieved by facilitating mentoring relationships, providing opportunities for reflection and self-examination, and connecting pediatric physical therapists from around the country. Click to learn more!
 

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