The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is one of 18 specialty sections within the APTA. The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy was formed in 1972 and currently has approximately 6000 members.
The mission of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is ANPT is a professional membership community advancing neurologic physical therapy through advocacy, education, research and clinical practice initiatives and resources to optimize movement and wellbeing for those at risk for or impacted by neurologic conditions.
Through dynamic and innovative leadership, our members are empowered to promote optimal recovery, wellness, and quality of life in individuals with movement dysfunction due to neurologic disease or injury.
The vision of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is all people with neurologic conditions living their best lives.
Here is a summary of the 2023-2026 ANPT mission/vision and goal areas: ANPT Strategic Plan Overview.
There are eight special interest groups within the Academy which include Assistive Technology/Seating & Wheeled Mobility, Balance and Falls, Brain Injury, Degenerative Diseases, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Vestibular Rehabilitation and the Residency & Fellowship SIG added in 2019. These special interest groups provide a forum to discuss advances in practice and the challenges of patient care within these specialty areas.
The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy advances the entire neurologic physical therapy profession through high quality, evidence informed education.