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Telehealth, PT Compact Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Congress

Apr 9, 2025/News

Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.

News From NEXT: Attendees Rebuild Toy Cars to Aid Children’s Mobility

Jun 25, 2019/News

PVC ratchet cutters, screwdrivers, and wire strippers may not be among the tools usually used by physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants. But at the APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition session "Go Baby Go: Mobility Research, Design, and Technology," those and other devices---such

Message From President Dunn on Racism and Systemic Inequality in America

May 31, 2020/Statement

There is nothing healthy about racism. It's a disease of the heart and mind that has infected not just people but customs, systems, and laws.

Study: Different Types of Leisure-Time PA Lower Mortality Risk at Varying Rates

Sep 9, 2022/Review

Researchers say the bottom line is that just about any kind of PA is associated with significant benefit.

Viewpoints: October 2024

Oct 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; being transparent about disabilities.

Why Member Advocacy Is Crucial: Reflections From the Federal Advocacy Forum

May 7, 2018/Article

Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't

Defining Moment: Training Agents of Change

Dec 1, 2024/Column

A sports PT volunteers in Haiti and discovers a love for teaching the country's first generation of physical therapists.

What You Should Know About the Patient-Driven Payment Model for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Jan 1, 2020/Article

The PDPM is not intended to be used to make treatment or staffing decisions that reduce or compromise patient care.

School-Based Physical Therapy

Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.

Coronavirus Update: April 21, 2020

Apr 21, 2020/News

April 20: APTA Recommended Resources on Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting Information around physical therapy and COVID-19 continues to evolve. Here's a recap of resources APTA has developed to help outpatient practices. In the Media April 20: These Occupations Have the Highest