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Takeaways From the Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 14, 2023/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, code values, and more.

APTA Centennial Center Earns Bicycle Friendly Workplace Designation

May 25, 2022/News

The national recognition underscores APTA's commitment to movement — and just in time for National Bike to Work Day.

The Clock Is Ticking for Congress to Extend Medicare Telehealth Waivers

Sep 9, 2025/News

Congress must act by Sept. 30 to extend current telehealth access for PTs, PTAs, and other therapy providers.

3-Incontinence Questionnaire (3-IQ)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

Self-administered brief questionnaire with purpose of differentiating between stress and urge urinary incontinence in women.

APTA Board Opens Search for Public Member

Jun 4, 2021/News

The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.

New Bill Seeks To Increase Physical Therapy's Role at Community Health Centers

Sep 29, 2021/News

The bipartisan legislation would ease billing and other restrictions to boost patient access to care, especially in rural areas.

From PTJ: Cognitive Function Poststroke May Affect Physical Capacity

Aug 11, 2023/Review

Researchers in Norway believe that attention to cognitive function early on could help patients achieve crucial PA goals.

CMS Wants Your Feedback: Help Lock In Two Key Wins for the Profession

Aug 30, 2024/News

APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.

Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

This is an eight-item scale that examines a person’s level of function when performing activities that are related to Upper Extremity Disorders.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.