APTA is asking digital health providers to make the following commitment: Digital "physical therapy" services are only performed or directed by licensed PTs.

Dec 14, 2022/Resource

On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization Director-General declared the escalating global mpox outbreak a public health emergency. Access details.

Feb 12, 2026/Open Access

The programs listed provide only postprofessional doctoral (i.e., PhD, ScD) graduate educational and research opportunities for PTs. The degrees offered are housed in institutions that either have PT degree programs or are associated with a PT degree program.

APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.

Jul 31, 2019/Article

Planning materials, templates, and help for providers in understanding their obligations under the CMS emergency preparedness regulations.

Jan 9, 2026/Position Paper

The inclusion of PTs in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program will help to ensure treatment options are available to underserved communities.

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.

May 24, 2020/Article

Regardless of the relationship a physical therapist chooses to have with payers, it is essential to practice in compliance with all laws and regulations.

Oct 28, 2020/Article

The short answer is that no exceptions allow PTs to bypass these requirements.