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Jun 1, 2018/Magazine

A Call to Diversify the Profession

Post-Professional Degree

Continue your career development by pursuing a post-professional degree. Most post-professional degree programs also count toward state continuing education requirements.

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies

It's Time to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Our Vision for Society

Apr 16, 2018/Perspective

One opportunity to transform society by optimizing movement is increasing physical activity participation.

The NSC Experience: How I Rediscovered My “Why” And Met My #PTFam

Nov 15, 2017/Perspective

My decision to go to NSC 2017 came with little expectation, and it didn't take long before I was blown away by the entire experience.

Getting a Handle on the Fee Schedule, Part 2: 4 Things to Know About the KX Modifier, MIPS, Dry Needling, and Revocation

Nov 26, 2019/News

Beyond the proposed payment cuts for 2021: four things that you should know about the 2020 physician fee schedule rule from CMS.

Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

Making Transformation Possible: Panelists at APTA Event Explore Paths Toward Rethinking Pain Management

Feb 6, 2018/News

Panelists at a recent APTA event believe there are models and concepts out there that provide hope for a future in which multidisciplinary nondrug approaches to pain replace an opioid prescription as the norm in health care.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Jun 1, 2017/Article

APTA is committed to preserving the provisions of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act to ensure that students with disabilities have access to physical therapy services necessary to take full advantage of a free and public education.