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Jan 20, 2026/News
The new APTA Learning Center course offers a comprehensive breakdown of how payment works and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.
Jan 22, 2021/Review
Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.
Dec 10, 2025/Article
Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part
Aug 11, 2023/Review
Researchers in Norway believe that attention to cognitive function early on could help patients achieve crucial PA goals.
Nov 22, 2021/News
Bipartisan legislation is now in the U.S. House. Use APTA's Action Centers to tell Congress to act.
Jul 14, 2023/Statement
The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days.
Physical therapists must be mindful of the following documentation requirements for Medicare Part B. The following summarizes the documentation requirements required under Medicare Part B. Please refer to CMS’ Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 Section 220.3 for detailed guidance on Medicare’s
Nov 1, 2025/Column
An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.
Jun 1, 2017/Column
Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.
Oct 11, 2022/Article
For the past decade, aspiring and developing directors of PT and PTA education programs have been gaining the skills they need to be influential and visionary leaders thanks to an award-winning APTA program. So far, 165 graduates have completed the program and the 2022-23 class is the largest-ever, with
