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APTA Centennial Scholars Spotlight: May 2022

May 1, 2022/Magazine

This month, APTA Magazine spotlights the following APTA Centennial Scholars: Michelle Fogg and Ash Michelle Haller.

International PT Response to COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020/Article

how telehealth has changed or impacted the provision of PT in the countries; global initiatives in the response and recovery phases COVID-19.

APTA Recognized as HHS National Youth Sports Strategy Champion

May 19, 2023/News

The association joins national and local organizations as an advocate for youth access to sports, regardless of ability.

Documentation Tips

May 18, 2018/Article

Our tips include the top 10 payer complaints about documentation (reasons for denials) and tips for improving documenation efficiency, plus terms to avoid and more.

Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Media: Seven Worthwhile Reads

Apr 28, 2020/News

The challenges of providing physical therapy during a pandemic haven't escaped the media's attention. Here are six stories on how the profession is responding — and one exploration of what could soon be a huge issue for PTs and PTAs.

Choosing Wisely: The Right Care at the Right Time

Aug 3, 2020/Article

APTA is among the medical specialty societies to join the Choosing Wisely® Campaign in creating transparencies between health care providers and patients.

Health Disparities as COVID-19 Spreads: What the PT Profession Can Do

Apr 23, 2020/Article

Speakers explore the roles the physical therapy community can play in mitigating not only COVID-19, but health disparities in general.

Building Moral Communities in Physical Therapy: Insight From APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee

Sep 17, 2024/Podcast

Moral spaces provide a safe harbor in perilous waters.

APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Demand Fair Payment for Physical Therapist Services

Sep 30, 2025/Statement

Earlier this month, APTA and APTA Private Practice joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation as plaintiffs. This federal antitrust litigation alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.

The Importance of Term and Title Protection

Oct 1, 2019/Open Access

Physical therapy is not a generic term. It describes the care and services provided by or under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.