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52nd Mary McMillan Lecture

Sep 23, 2021/Video

We explore the importance of fostering an innovative culture within physical therapy and its significant impact on patient care.

Report Reveals Continued Vacancy Challenges for Outpatient Clinics

Oct 18, 2023/News

A survey conducted by APTA and APTA Private Practice revealed a 10% vacancy rate, fueled in part by clinic growth.

APTA-Backed Bill Supports Medicare Patients in Need of Orthoses, Prostheses

Apr 23, 2024/News

The bipartisan measure would eliminate burdensome requirements, protect patients, and improve device replacement policies.

Supervision and Teamwork

PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.

Kara Gainer, JD

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with

Telehealth Isn't a Given for Physical Therapy After the Pandemic

Dec 1, 2021/Column

Telehealth in physical therapy shouldn't be an emergency-only option.

In Praise of Low-Tech Tools

Aug 1, 2019/Feature

In an increasingly technological age, mainstay items of physical therapy such as exercise balls, foam rollers, and elastic resistance bands retain their therapeutic value-and will continue to do so, these PTs say.

Who Is the Judge?

Aug 1, 2021/Column

The transition from hospital to school-based setting brings up questions of authority.

Providing Offsite Wellness Services

May 9, 2020/Column

What you need to know about offering health and wellness services at gyms and public pools.

Spinal Integrity

May 9, 2020/Column

The need for teamwork to best serve a patient.