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State Advocacy for Imaging Orders by Physical Therapist

Aug 1, 2024/Resource

This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Multiple Sclerosis

Medicare Payment for Hospital Settings

Jan 1, 2019/Article

APTA has resources related to Medicare payment and policies for hospital settings: acute care hospitals (IPPS) and/or long-term hospitals (LTCH), inpatient rehabilitation (IRF), and outpatient care.

CMS Proposes Changes to MIPS for the 2020 Reporting Year

Sep 12, 2019/Article

In January 2019, APTA published answers to some common MIPS questions. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2020, which includes 4 major changes to MIPS that are relevant to physical therapists (PTs).

Inspired to Advocate for Our Profession

Mar 21, 2020/Article

Students explain when they discovered their interest in professional advocacy.

World Confederation for Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2018/Website

WCPT is the sole international voice for physical therapy, representing more than 625,000 physical therapists worldwide through its 121 member organizations, including APTA.

Physical Therapy for Native American Populations

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

With November being Native American Heritage Month, here are insights from PTs and PTAs on providing care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Restoration

High-quality sleep and nutrition are essential for restoration of mind and body. Get up to speed on best practices for healthy sleep and nutrition.

Living Concussion Guidelines: Guideline for Concussion and Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 Years of Age or Older

May 31, 2018/CPG

This website helps health care professionals manage adults with concussion or prolonged postconcussion symptoms.

PTCAS for Applicants

APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provides a simplified application process for prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy students.