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Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Locum Tenens in Medicare Advocacy

Patients shouldn't have to have their care interrupted, and PTs shouldn't be forced to suspend services during temporary absences.

Outcomes Measurement

Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.

Mandatory Versus Voluntary Participation Options

Feb 27, 2024/Resource

CMS has established a low-volume threshold to determine if an individual PT or a physical therapy private practice can be excluded from mandatory participation in MIPS.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Aug 1, 2019/Article

The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.

Defining Moment: I See Me in You

Jun 1, 2021/Column

A PT reflects on opening a clinic in an underserved neighborhood.

Physical Therapy in the News: March 2026

Apr 1, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

For Mild Concussion, Early Physical Therapy Brings Best Outcomes

Jan 22, 2025/Review

APTA's scientific journal made headlines with its study on early treatment for mild traumatic brain injury. Here are the highlights.

The Ethics of Value-Based Payment in Physical Therapy Models

Jul 1, 2020/Feature

Physical therapy experts take a look at some issues that must be considered in the movement to value-based payment models.

APTA is Spreading the Physical Activity Message

Oct 20, 2021/Roundup

We're at the table providing the profession's perspective on the importance of physical activity. See how.