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CMS Shelves Controversial Orthotics and Prosthetics Proposal

Oct 3, 2017/News

CMS has killed a controversial proposal that would have restricted many PTs from furnishing custom orthotics and prosthetics. The proposal was opposed by APTA and a host of other provider and patient advocacy organizations.

Digital Health Technology and Physical Therapy

Apr 15, 2022/Statement

APTA maintains that "physical therapy," whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed by licensed physical therapists.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Mar 31, 2015/CPG

The objective of the guideline is to delineate optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) through a systematic review and analysis of available literature.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Jul 28, 2015/CPG

Recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) from a systematic review and analysis of the evidence.

APTA Launches Online Community to Foster Member Connection and Collaboration

Jul 28, 2025/News

APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.

Viewpoints: December 2021

Dec 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

APTA Board Member Sheila Nicholson Dies

Jun 13, 2019/News

Sheila Nicholson, PT, DPT, JD, MBA, MA, 1962 - 2019.

New Federal Student Loan Changes Over COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020/Article

There is some potentially good news when it comes to students who have federal student loans.

Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and OptumLabs Could Introduce Important Changes to Pain Management Policies

Jul 10, 2018/News

What would happen if payers encouraged patients with low back pain to explore low-risk treatments by waiving copays?

New APTA-Supported CPG Offers Guidance for Treating People With Diabetes

Dec 4, 2024/News

New recommendations for managing adults with diabetes are introduced in Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management's new CPG.