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Mission to Excellence: Expanding Horizons in Physical Therapy

With over 400 sessions curated by APTA's 18 specialty academies and sections, the APTA CSM education program offers content for every corner of the profession.

  • Engage with hundreds of educational sessions and innovative exhibits.
  • Network with thousands of your peers from across the profession.
  • Experience iconic events that you won't find anywhere else.

APTA CSM Programming

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Registration Is Open

Register now for the largest physical therapy conference in the nation! Early bird discounted registration ends Nov. 6.

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Conference Highlights

  • Preconference learning: Arrive early and enhance your learning experience with preconference courses on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 12 (additional fees apply).
  • Recognize excellence: Kick off the conference on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the prestigious Mary McMillan Lecture and the APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony, honoring the newest certified and recertified clinical specialists and PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program recipients.
  • Celebrate diversity: On Thursday, Feb. 13, be part of the PT Fund Celebration of Diversity — a must-attend event highlighting APTA's commitment to inclusion and diversity in physical therapy.
  • Advocate for the profession: Support advocacy efforts by attending the PTPAC Party event on Friday, Feb. 14, at a lively Houston venue. Enjoy an evening filled with networking, entertainment, and the chance to make a difference for our profession on Capitol Hill.
  • Academy and section events: Engage in numerous events hosted by APTA's academies and sections.

APTA CSM On Demand

Can't attend in-person? Join us online with APTA CSM On Demand! Get virtual access to more than 300 educational sessions, plus digital posters, March 14-April 14, 2025.

How to View the Program

Access the full list of educational sessions via Confex, the official APTA CSM program portal, or the APTA CSM Events app. Get session details, room locations, speaker info, and more.

Download the APTA CSM Events App

The APTA CSM Events app is the only place to access session info, updated room locations, speaker details, session handouts, the exhibit hall map, session polling, and more. Stay tuned for more information.

Plan Your Schedule

Explore this year’s schedule and discover the top sessions identified by APTA’s academies and sections. From clinical innovations to groundbreaking research, each academy and section has highlighted must-attend sessions. Here’s the full conference schedule:

Preconference Courses

  • Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Additional registration required.)

Educational Sessions

  • Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15
    Sessions run daily:
    • 8-10 a.m.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; and 3-5 p.m.

Each session block offers one to two hours in between for transitions.

Exhibit Hall

  • Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday)

Exhibitor registration: Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Attendee Registration Schedule

Registration is in the Convention Center lobby.

Date

Time

Tuesday, Feb. 11

7-10 a.m. (preconference only)
2-5 p.m. (all registrants)

Wednesday, Feb. 12

7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13

7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14

7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15

7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Claim Your CEUs

Attend APTA CSM in-person to earn up to 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours/CCUs) or register for APTA CSM On Demand to earn up to 1.2 CEUs (12 contact hours/CCUs). However, if you attended APTA CSM in Houston, you cannot attain additional CEUs. Review continuing education credit information for instructions on how to claim your credit.

Explore APTA CSM Hot Topics

Discover the top sessions identified by each APTA academy and section. From clinical innovations to groundbreaking research, each academy and section has highlighted must-attend sessions.

Reserve Your Event Space at APTA CSM

Interested in hosting an event in conjunction with APTA CSM? APTA provides that opportunity to its members. The request portal is now open, but space is limited — submit your request for space before the deadline on Monday, Oct. 14.

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