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PTA Win: TRICARE Manual Reflects Change From Direct Supervision to General

Oct 29, 2025/News

On Sept. 18, Humana Military announced a change in TRICARE policy regarding the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants in private practice. The change, which came into effect Jan. 1, indicates that general supervision is now acceptable for PTAs supervised by physical therapists instead

The World Cup Influence: Physical Therapy for Soccer Players of All Levels

Jun 23, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 27:26 Podcast Platforms Icons In this episode of the APTA Podcast, John Gallucci Jr., PT, DPT, ATC, MS, president and CEO of JAG Physical Therapy and associate chief medical officer for Major League Soccer, explores the unique physical demands of soccer for athletes of all levels. With

Royal London Hospital Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

2025 APTA National Election Results Announced

Nov 24, 2025/Article

APTA has announced the newly elected or reelected members of the Board of Directors and officers, as well as the members of the Nominating Committee.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program

The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program is designed to build future association leaders, both nationally and locally.

Member Value | Your APTA Learning Center: More Than Courses

Jun 1, 2026/Column

The APTA Learning Center is a member benefit designed around you, so you can learn smarter, save money, and stay current.

Advocacy Update | Requesting PTPAC Support for Political Fundraisers

Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update

Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and Family Confusion Assessment Method (FAM-CAM)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.

Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.