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Jun 6, 2022/News
This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.
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
Aug 11, 2021/Roundup
The next APTA Centennial Lecture presentation is about concussion assessment and management. Here are 5 resources to check out in advance.
Feb 1, 2021/CPG
Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.
Aug 7, 2024/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
Oct 1, 2018/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
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.
