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May 4, 2020/Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
Oct 1, 2021/Feature
Physical therapy is important for patients in an end-of-life scenario. Here’s why.
Apr 1, 2021/Feature
APTA's new workforce analysis projects PT supply and demand through 2030. The imbalances offer opportunities for the profession.
Jan 29, 2021/Perspective
PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?
Apr 2, 2020/Perspective
One day my schedule was full and our clinic was bustling, and the next the cancellations came sweeping in.
Feb 26, 2020/Interview
Simpson has been inspiring PTs for over half a century — through her bravery during segregation and as an advocate for people with mental health and intellectual disabilities.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Jan 21, 2026/News
In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive
Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure
SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.
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