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PTAs Will be Authorized TRICARE Providers Beginning Mid-April

Mar 16, 2020/News

In a win for PTAs and OTAs, the Department of Defense has issued a final rule, effective April 16, that establishes them as providers in ways similar to Medicare provisions.

From Soap Opera To SOAP Notes

Sep 1, 2016/Column

It all started with General Hospital.

Get to Know APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: An Interview With Academy Committee Member Gillian McLean

Feb 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

PTA to PT Career Transition

Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.

From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020/Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

What Students Should Know About Preparing for the Exam – #XchangeSA

Jul 8, 2019/Podcast

Scott Giles, PT, DPT, President and Founder of Scorebuilders shares tips, advice, and resources that are available to assist you in preparing for the physical therapy examination, as well as resources available to guide you.

Creating Pipelines to Advance DEI

Oct 2, 2019/Podcast

MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.

Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.

Coronavirus Update: May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020/News

Insurance premium rebates, cyberattacks related to COVID-19, resources from APTA components, and more.

Beyond Borders: US Physical Therapists Working Overseas

Jul 1, 2025/Feature

How U.S.-trained PTs are helping to transform global health and the role of physical therapy therein.