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May 4, 2020/Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
Aug 1, 2015/Column
Conflict arises when the past colors the present.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.
Sep 8, 2022/Report
Gain insights into the state of the current workforce and benchmark your staffing situation.
Jul 1, 2018/Magazine
Online Comments
Mar 5, 2026/CPG
Sep 1, 2019/Column
A PT faces a determination at discharge.
Feb 1, 2026/Article
Practical examples of how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession offers clear guidance for PTs and PTAs.
Aug 31, 2022/Review
About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.
Jun 24, 2026/Article
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application
