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Study: Early Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Lowers Later Utilization

Oct 8, 2021/Review

Only 2% of Medicare beneficiaries receive early physical therapy for LSS, but when they do, it lowers risk of surgery, opioids, and more.

Steps To Opening a Cash-Based Service

Nov 22, 2021/Article

Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.

CMS Listens to APTA, Eases Code Restrictions for Manual Therapy and Compression

Jan 5, 2022/News

APTA continues to advocate for changes that reflect the realities of physical therapy and patient-centered care.

APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Demand Fair Payment for Physical Therapist Services

Sep 30, 2025/Statement

Earlier this month, APTA and APTA Private Practice joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation as plaintiffs. This federal antitrust litigation alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.

Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2025/CPG

This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.

Physical Therapists in the Military — "An Incredible Record"

Aug 9, 2021/Podcast

How did military PTs establish successful, supportive relationships with the military physician community? What are the critical insights for the future of physical therapy both in terms of education and clinical practice? The author shares lessons and insights, including the remarkable safety record

Put Yourself Out There: Upload Your Resume to the APTA Career Center

Jan 14, 2022/News

You could be exactly what an employer is looking for. Why hide? (P.S.: there are prizes involved.)

Majority of U.S. House Wants To Offset Medicare Cuts and Reform the Fee Schedule

Oct 18, 2021/News

In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Bill Introduced

Jul 26, 2023/News

The legislation would achieve APTA's goal of ending the Medicare direct supervision mandate for private practice.