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Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
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.
May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.
Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
Aug 25, 2025/News
For the second year in a row, the John H.P. Maley Lecture was all about the movement system. Nancy Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT, gave the 2025 lecture with the goal of educating the audience about the progress and challenges surrounding movement and diagnosis, as well as encouraging PTs to embrace their role
Jun 1, 2017/Column
Updates, tips, and resources.
Aug 16, 2021/Review
The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Apr 7, 2021/Roundup
APTA call for more attention to PASC, new travel guidance from the CDC, increasing COVID-19 rates among children, and more.
May 12, 2023/News
HHS responded to calls for better continuity of care, increased program transparency, and stronger consumer engagement.
