The APTA is a national professional organization representing more than 63,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

The AzPTA is the state chapter of the national professional association representing and promoting the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions to enhance the health and functional abilities of the public.

FSBPT administers the national examinations (NPTE) for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.