The Delaware Physical Therapy Association represents approximately 500 physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and students in the Delaware area. Our leadership in composed of an executive committee, those elected officers and appointed committee chairs who volunteer to keep the association running.

The Delaware Physical Therapy Association (DPTA) is a part of The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a national professional organization representing more than 88,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

Benefits of Belonging ~ APTA members receive numerous tangible benefits, from financial discounts on courses and conferences to informational resources. But the value of APTA membership transcends individual benefits. There’s value in the things APTA and the DPTA does on behalf of the entire profession—from representing the profession on Capitol Hill and at the state level to national branding and public relations efforts. There’s value in the ways that an association brings individuals together—at the national, state, and special interest level. There’s value in resources and analysis provided by APTA. The list goes on.

Bylaws of the Delaware American Physical Therapy Association