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Essential Health Benefits Advocacy

Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.

International PT Response to COVID-19: Colombia, Peru

Apr 7, 2020/Podcast

Despite living in different countries and health systems, physical therapists in Colombia and Peru are facing the same challenges as physical therapists in the United States. This discussion features Nancy Molina, president of the Colombian Physical Therapy Association, Gabriela Mallma, president of

Physical Therapists in the Military — "An Incredible Record"

Aug 9, 2021/Podcast

How did military PTs establish successful, supportive relationships with the military physician community? What are the critical insights for the future of physical therapy both in terms of education and clinical practice? The author shares lessons and insights, including the remarkable safety record

Beyond Limitations – Defining Moment

Mar 28, 2018/Podcast

Extending coverage and horizons.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2022

Apr 13, 2022/Roundup

APTA members offer up their professional expertise in a variety of areas featured in the media.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them

Dec 17, 2024/News

Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

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.

Aetna Updates Policy to Better Align With PT Practice and CPT Code Definitions

Nov 4, 2025/News

The win is a continuation of APTA’s efforts to promote the adoption of payer policies that are favorable to the profession and patients.   

New Collaboration Will Fund Digital Physical Therapy Research, DEI

Apr 22, 2022/News

SWORD Health has committed at least $100k annually to bolster the study of technology use in the profession, and to grow APTA’s PT Fund.