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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.

HOSA Physical Therapy Mentor Request Form

APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions

Study: Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment Via Telehealth Not Inferior to In-Person

Apr 10, 2023/Review

Authors of an article in PTJ say that telehealth-only and hybrid approaches were on a par with a six- to seven-session clinic-based program.

Breaking: Bill to Offset 9% Cut Introduced in Senate

Dec 11, 2020/News

Legislation that would provide additional payment is now in both houses of Congress — call your lawmaker today.

The Next 100 Years In Physical Therapy

Sep 1, 2021/Feature

The three articles in this issue address the future of physical therapy from the perspectives of practice, research, and technology.

DEI Discussions: Race and Racism

Aug 20, 2020/APTA Live

This first discussion on our DEI series will focus on current demographics and issues around race and racism in physical therapy.

Research Review: Early Physical Therapy Works for Sciatica

Oct 8, 2020/Review

Researchers found that physical therapy started within three days of an initial PCP visit improved multiple outcomes.

Setting-Specific Considerations in Documentation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

There are many elements of documentation that need consideration; one of the most important is clinical setting.

Preferred Nomenclature for an Internationally Educated Physical Therapist

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the use of the terms internationally educated physical therapist and IEPT in its documents and publications.

From PTJ: Unwarranted Variation in Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Terminology an Obstacle to Advances in Treatment

Oct 10, 2018/Roundup

Researchers use a wide variety of terms and definitions in published studies on PFMF, according to a study in PTJ.