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Jun 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
Feb 25, 2022/Roundup
Compare your list, get fired up for next year's conference, and check out our on-demand content available in March.
Sep 19, 2022/Review
A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.
Aug 21, 2023/Perspective
Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.
May 30, 2023/Review
Researchers found that approaches such as walking and resistance bands fared as well as those involving gyms and exercise machines.
Feb 27, 2023/Article
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.
Jan 1, 2018/CPG
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.
Oct 26, 2021/Open Access
Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.