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Nov 15, 2023/Article
Don't overlook the details, of course, but also consider these four broad messages the rule is sending.
APTA has patient care resources to help you in your daily practice —including content and tools previously housed at PTNow.
May 11, 2021/Perspective
I believe you can make a reasonable profit and maintain compliance. Here are five quick insights to get you thinking about how to tip the scales in your favor.
Aug 21, 2018/News
MedPAC is dead wrong when it says that increases to E/M payment should be paid for by cuts to physical therapy-related payment.
May 3, 2020/Article
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.
Oct 1, 2018/Open Access
Point of Care Technology for the Physical Therapist
Aug 15, 2025/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating
Feb 8, 2024/News
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would relieve PTs from having to pursue signed plans of care from referring physicians.
Aug 1, 2025/Feature
Four physical therapy entrepreneurs share their advice on starting a physical therapy business.