--- title: "Welcome" description: "" url: "https://aptaky.org/" date: "2026-06-13T03:58:53+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- smartslider3[2] ![Practice](https://aptaky.org/_resources/images/core/practice.webp) ## Practice Knowledge and skills in practice administration are important for members whether they own a practice, direct a department, manage a facility, or practice as an employee. [ Learn More ](https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/cpgs/cpg-development/cpg-development-manual) ![Payment](https://aptaky.org/_resources/images/core/payment.webp) ## Payment For additional assistance with payment and reimbursement issues, contact APTA's Payment Policy & Advocacy department at 800/999-2782, ext. 8511 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. [ Learn More ](https://www.apta.org/your-practice/payment) ![Advocacy](https://aptaky.org/_resources/images/core/advocacy.webp) ## Advocacy Advocate for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves. Click here to access resources and opportunities to take action today! [ Learn More ](https://www.apta.org/advocacy) ![Suggestions](https://aptaky.org/_resources/images/core/suggestions.webp) ## We're here for you Have a question for a PT/PTA expert? We're here to help. Have a great idea you would like to share with APTAKY leadership? Let us know. [ Learn More ](mailto:echilders@aptaky.org) smartslider3[3] ## Bills to Watch - [2026 Virtual Legislative Town Hall: KBPT Practice Act Changes](https://aptaky.org/general-webinars/2026-virtual-legislative-town-hall-kbpt-practice-act-changes) - [House Bill 48: An ACT relating to physical therapy](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb48.html) - [House Bill 92: AN ACT relating to dietitians](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb92.html) - [Senate Bill 116: AN ACT relating to physician assistants](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb116.html) - [House Bill 444: AN ACT relating to the practice of audiology](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb444.html) - 2025 House Bill 416: AN ACT relating to basic and added reparation benefits - **Bill Status:** [HB 416 (2025) was engrossed but failed to pass](https://aptaky.org/_resources/documents/advocacy/2026/26-RS-BR-296-PIP-Draft.docx) (dead). - **Purpose:** The bill sought to modify how medical expenses for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) are handled by insurance carriers (reparations obligors). ## Benefits of Membership Now, more than ever, being a member of APTA Kentucky is essential. As a trusted and influential leader in state-level health care discussions, APTA KY plays a crucial role in shaping policies that directly impact physical therapy professionals and the patients they serve. Your voice is a powerful tool in advocating for the future of our profession, and together, we can make a meaningful difference in the regulatory and legislative arenas. Investing in APTA KY membership is not just about the present—it’s about securing the future of physical therapy in Kentucky. The opportunities, resources, and influence gained through membership will continue to pay dividends throughout your career, ensuring that you remain at the forefront of your profession. Join us in strengthening our collective voice and shaping a brighter future for physical therapy. [ Member Benefits ](https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/explore-apta-membership) ### Students Check out our resources for current students of physical therapy. ### Professionals Career resources for PTs and PTAs in the first 5 years of their careers. ### PTAs View the many resources available specific to Physical Therapist Assistants. ### Educators View information and resources for educators of PTs and PTAs. ### For the Public A website dedicated to consumers of physical therapy. ### Donate Help our organization continue its mission with your support and generosity. smartslider3[4] ## Physical Therapy in Kentucky The first physical therapist arrived in Kentucky in 1935. Within the next few years Mary McDonnell was joined by 15 of her colleagues. They came to fight the crippling effects of polio. They touched the lives of World War II veterans whose bodies were mangled and broken. In 1947, feeling the need to unite and expand their knowledge, they founded the Kentucky Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. These pioneers could only dream their association, which started with 16 members, would grow to serve over 1,600 members. Today, we are known as APTA Kentucky, a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association with a combined national presence of over 100,000 members. [ Learn More ](https://aptaky.org/about-us/our-mission) ![](https://aptaky.org/_resources/images/core/capitol.webp) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://aptaky.org/#organization", "name": "Kentucky Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association", "alternateName": "APTA-KY", "description": "Through building relationships and influencing others, the mission of APTA Kentucky is to lead, educate, mentor and respond to the dynamic needs and interests of its membership. 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