The APTA would like to express gratitude and appreciation to the "Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" Work Group for their expertise and insights in completing this report.

Work Group Co-Chairs From the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee and the Scientific and Practice Affairs Committee

• Greg Bennett, PT, DSc, MS
• Jason Falvey, PT DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Kate Minick, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Janet Shelley, PT, DPT

Work Group Members

• Ryan Boggs, PT, DPT, DSc (APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management)
• Christine Cabelka, PT, MA, PhD (APTA Pelvic Health)
• Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA (APTA Academy of Research)
• Joseph Hannon, PT, DPT, PhD (American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy)
• Ellen Hillegass, PT, EdD, FAPTA, Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy)
• Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, MPH (APTA Oncology)
• Trevor Lentz, PT, PhD, MPH (Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy)
• Rachel Prusynski, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (APTA Geriatrics)
• Erin Simunds, PT, MS (APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy)
• James Tompkins, PT, DPT (APTA Acute Care)

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