The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) is a member-driven professional association structured under the umbrella of the American Physical Therapy Association. Members must join the APTA first then have the opportunity to join the ANPT.
Membership in APTA is based on being a PT or PTA student or professional based in the United States.
For those individuals that do not meet the criteria to join via the APTA, the ANPT offers a Partner Member opportunity.
- Pay an annual membership fee to ANPT
- Show that they meet specific criteria to qualify as a PartnerReside and practice in a country other than the United States
- Are not a US-licensed PT
- Are not eligible for APTA membership
Partner membership is intended for those outside the USA or who are industry partners that directly relate to neurorehabilitation.
When you join the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, you'll join an active network of physical therapy practitioners, educators, and researchers dedicated to the prevention, examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunction impairments, functional limitations and disabilities in persons with neurologic pathology disease or injury.
Membership Fee
The annual Partner fee is $75, covering a single year of benefits (January 1- December 31), which must be submitted by December 15 of each year. This fee is required annually for each successive renewal of your Partner status.
Partner Program Member Benefits
- Eight special interest groups – sign up to be a part of one or all to hear about updates in practice and research
- Subscription to Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Online
- Access to Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Discounts on education programs (in person and online) & national conferences
- Memberships to listservs and newsletters
- Resources to prepare for the Neurologic Specialist Certification exam
- Advocacy efforts which strengthen our collective voice on relevant issues
- Member rates to the ANPT Annual Conference and International Conference for Vestibular Rehabilitation
Partner Members do not qualify for ANPT Awards, elected positions or volunteer roles on Committees.
Partner members must complete an application to join. Partner members that don’t meet eligibility may have their membership suspended without refund at any time.