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APTA Advocacy Impact: Novitas Updates FAQ With Plan of Care Signature Exception

Jul 1, 2025/News

APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.

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

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.

Study: Rates of Physical Therapy Low for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep 18, 2023/Review

An analysis of more than 13,000 children with ASD reveals an "unmet need," even among those with high levels of motor impairment.

APTA Co-Sponsored Study: Seeing a PT First for LBP Lowers Odds of Early and Long-Term Opioid Use

Sep 25, 2019/Review

Patients decreased their odds of early opioid use by between 85% and 91%, and lowered their odds of long-term opioid use by 73% to 78%.

Where Do You Want to Practice?

Oct 1, 2018/Feature

Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in

The X-Ray Showed a Bird

Aug 6, 2018/Perspective

I found myself nodding in agreement and thinking, "I hadn't thought of it like that."

Physical Therapy School During a Pandemic: Three Tips for Greater Resilience

Apr 23, 2021/Perspective

It’s easy to let our minds harbor doubt and uncertainty, But we can be stronger than any doubt.

Success Story | Helping Others Find Their Footing Through Mentoring

Jun 1, 2025/Success Story

One hospital’s mentoring program is empowering clinicians to confidently treat vestibular disorders — and transforming patient outcomes along the way.

Jealousy, a Well-Known But Unspoken Part of Physical Therapy School

Jul 24, 2017/Perspective

Comparing grades, clinical experiences, and overall knowledge is not how we're going to be the best student or best clinician.