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APTA produced a podcast series on CPT evaluation codes that provides a general overview of the physical therapy initial evaluation code changes and addresses common challenges to accurate reporting. With five episodes ranging from five to eight minutes each, the individual podcasts are convenient for
Jul 22, 2026/Article
The physical therapy profession continues to evolve in response to new technologies, changing payment models, emerging practice opportunities, and shifting patient needs. At the same time, many clinicians are looking for continuing education that goes beyond passive learning and provides practical skills
Jul 22, 2026/News
New initiatives are empowering members to drive meaningful payment reform and strengthen the future of the profession.
Jul 24, 2026/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including
Jul 26, 2023/News
APTA-supported IDEA legislation has arrived on Capitol Hill; meanwhile, APTA is taking its message directly to congressional leaders.
The legislation would achieve APTA's goal of ending the Medicare direct supervision mandate for private practice.
Jul 28, 2023/Article
MIPS reporting, value pathways, promoting interoperability, and more.
Jul 26, 2023/Perspective
Shortly after landing in Berlin to attend the Special Olympics World Games, or SOWG, I knew I was in for a special treat. Not even six months into my term as president of APTA Pediatrics and part of an APTA guest delegation, I had never been to an event like this and I didn't know what to expect.
Jul 8, 2023/News
The following members were elected or re-elected to APTA's Board of Directors and Nominating Committee on July 8.
Jul 11, 2023/Podcast
Using GPS devices to track community mobility in older adults.
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Jun 30, 2011/Research Reports
BackgroundThe Functional Independence Measure (FIM) has been
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) has been
Jun 30, 2011/Perspectives
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are the most common pediatric diagnoses in the
May 31, 2011/Research Reports
Background and PurposeThe objective of this review was to construct
The objective of this review was to construct
BackgroundThere is a lack of studies related to virtual reality
There is a lack of studies related to virtual reality
BackgroundEvidence supports the use of educational and physical
Evidence supports the use of educational and physical
BackgroundInspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown
BackgroundIncreased lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle has
Increased lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle has