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Getting a Handle on the Fee Schedule: 6 Things to Know About the New PTA Modifier and Estimated 2021 Cut

Nov 22, 2019/News

The physical therapy profession can breathe a little easier after convincing the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to back off from some of its more troubling proposals around work done by physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the final 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

Lynda Woodruff, Leader in Physical Therapy Education, Dies at 70

Mar 28, 2018/News

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.

From PTJ: PTs Should Wake Up to Their Role in Promoting Sleep Health

Aug 8, 2017/News

Researchers are gaining more and more insight on the role of sleep in overall health, and PTs should be equipped to help their patients and clients understand that role.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2018

Nov 14, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Posture and Movement Coordination, Sensorimotor Integration May Affect Motor Skills in Children With Autism

Sep 6, 2019/Review

A study explored differences among children with and without ASD in motor planning and control.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2019

Jul 17, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! "Life is always going to find a way": Dakota Kay, PT,

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).

Accreditation Innovation: The Future of Physical Therapy Education

Oct 7, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify APTA is ushering in a historic change in physical therapy education: the merger of CAPTE and ABPTRFE into a single integrated accreditation body. This unification will streamline processes, reduce burdens on programs, and strengthen

2023 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 15, 2023/Video

By joining forces with other stakeholders, we can collectively work toward enhancing the overall quality of health care and public health outcomes.

Join APTA for a Trip to Capitol Hill (and More), April 14-16

Feb 23, 2024/News

You'll engage with lawmakers, but that's not all: The unique event is also about learning the advocacy ropes and networking with peers.