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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 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
Sep 1, 2015/Column
As provisions of the new law take effect, PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care-delivery models being created in their communities.
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
Nov 1, 2025/Column
An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.
Nov 10, 2021/Roundup
APTA Practice Advisory on the CMS vaccination rule, mapping PASC symptoms and prevalence, pills to treat COVID-19, and more.
May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.
Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
Aug 25, 2025/News
For the second year in a row, the John H.P. Maley Lecture was all about the movement system. Nancy Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT, gave the 2025 lecture with the goal of educating the audience about the progress and challenges surrounding movement and diagnosis, as well as encouraging PTs to embrace their role
Jun 1, 2020/Magazine
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