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Draft HHS Report Backs Nonpharmacological Pain Management, Calls for Better Payer Coverage of Physical Therapy

Jan 8, 2019/News

Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including

PT and PTA Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) 3.0

Mar 17, 2025/Website

PT CPI provides a standardized training and assessment tool designed to educate physical therapist students, and other members of physical therapy program academia.

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.

2024 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 13, 2024/Video

Julian L. Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, delivered the fifth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 13.

Remembering James Alan Ball: A Dedicated Member of the APTA Community

Jul 24, 2025/Article

Former APTA Board member leaves a legacy of leadership and advocacy in the physical therapy profession

Management of Somatic Pain Induced by Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer: Postoperative Pain. Guidelines of the French Oto-Rhino-Laryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Society (SFORL)

Sep 1, 2014/CPG

These guidelines offer recommendations regarding the management of somatic pain secondary to head and neck cancer, including postsurgical pain.

Exploring the HHS Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway

Jul 31, 2019/Article

Planning materials, templates, and help for providers in understanding their obligations under the CMS emergency preparedness regulations.

Digital Health Technology Outside the U.S.

Sep 20, 2022/Article

As digital health technology continues to evolve and incorporate into clinical care, APTA has identified resources from the international community that can enhance your digital literacy.

Is Residency Training for Me?

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

Evidence-based practice and training in the scientific principles underlying practice applications are at the core of residency training.

Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award

Awards

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by APTA members in advancing the association’s federal government affairs objectives and activities.