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Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.
Oct 31, 2021/CPG
Update to the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy,CPG for low back pain (LBP). The overall objective of this update was to provide recommendations on interventions delivered by physical therapists or studied in care settings that included physical therapy providers.
Feb 27, 2023/Perspective
For me, remembering the "why" of becoming a PT is the privilege we have of entering another's experience.
Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.
Feb 4, 2025/Resource
Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.
Feb 1, 2019/Magazine
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May 10, 2024/News
Apps dedicated to women's health are now offered in APTA's online digital health tools resource.
Jul 1, 2025/News
APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.
Sep 19, 2025/News
The advisory outlines documentation responsibilities and legal and regulatory considerations for this emerging technology.
45-year-old male 3 days after onset of acute low back pain (LBP) with (L) LE pain into posterior thigh to knee.