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May 1, 2026/News
APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.
The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Aug 18, 2021/Perspective
Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.
Jul 16, 2021/Perspective
Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.
Feb 7, 2019/Article
Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Aug 12, 2022/Interview
The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.
Jun 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.
May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.