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Apr 10, 2026/Resource
This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.
There are compliance elements related to multiple laws and payment systems. Here are some of the areas that could have a particular impact on your practice.
APTA provides a consistent lobbying presence with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers. Adding your voice strengthens our efforts.
Mar 1, 2018/Article
Identifying the ingredients of success.
Apr 1, 2021/Feature
PICS occurs following an episode of acute care. No one is quite sure why, yet it affects more than 3 million people annually.
Feb 1, 2017/Magazine
International Volunteering
Nov 1, 2017/Feature
More than 110 qualified clinical data registries are helping improve health care outcomes while demonstrating the value of specific interventions. Here's a look at some of them, and the benefits that APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry can offer the profession.
Aug 1, 2017/Magazine
My Role in a University Sports Medicine Department
Oct 13, 2021/News
The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.
Sep 9, 2022/Perspective
It's getting stronger, louder, and more powerful — more pain science, pain education, and pain treatment knowledge is being published, taught, and used effectively to help patients suffering with a diagnosis of primary pain.