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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
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
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.
Jul 7, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 27:26 Podcast Platforms Icons Physical therapists often enter the profession to help patients — but many also aspire to have greater autonomy, flexibility, and ownership over their careers. In this episode of the APTA Podcast, entrepreneur, business coach, author, and physical therapist
May 10, 2024/News
Apps dedicated to women's health are now offered in APTA's online digital health tools resource.
Feb 1, 2019/Magazine
Online Comments
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.
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.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.