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APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture (CPG+)

Feb 1, 2021/CPG

Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.

Maley Lecture: Time to Take Your Medicine (to the Next Level)

Jun 6, 2022/News

This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, May 2022

May 18, 2022/Roundup

A roundup of APTA members sharing their stories and providing their expertise to the media.

APTA Works With Congress to Address TRICARE Payment Issues

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

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick

APTA in 2020, Part 1: Leadership in a Pandemic

Leadership in a Pandemic: Part 1 of our year in review.

6 Easy Ways to Spread the Word During National Physical Therapy Month

Oct 11, 2023/Roundup

APTA's Public Relations and Marketing Center can help you celebrate the profession (and look good doing it).

John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

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.

Scope of Practice

The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.