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APTA Media Corps

APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.

Finding My Purpose — and Myself — Through Service

Oct 3, 2022/Perspective

When I first met Mr. Fernandez (name changed to conceal his identity) 10 years ago, he resided in an assisted living facility in Mexico.

Coronavirus Update: Aug. 11

Aug 11, 2021/Roundup

APTA joint statement, a jump in pediatric cases, "persistent cognitive deficits," and more.

From PT in Motion: PTs Improving the Health of Communities

May 2, 2018/News

Featured in the May issue of PT in Motion magazine: "Reaching Beyond the Clinic," an exploration of how PTs are engaging in community health promotion in a variety of settings.

The Perils of Passivity

Mar 1, 2015/Column

When a mandate impedes best practice.

Humana Lifts Prior Authorization Requirements for Physical Therapist Services

Dec 28, 2017/News

In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.

State Legislative Leadership Award

This award recognizes and rewards component leaders in the area of state legislative leadership who bring increased awareness and involvement to state legislative issues and who achieve success in state legislative issues that strengthen the practice of physical therapy.

CMS Reports High Levels of Participation in MIPS; Will It Be Expanded to PTs in 2019?

Jun 5, 2018/News

According to CMS, participation in MIPS—which could be required of PTs as early as next year—was just above 90% during its first year of operation.

Failure to Report

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.

The 5 Ws and an H on Residencies

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.