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Medicaid Payment

Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.

Study: Physical Therapy May Be Underused Among Patients With OA

Dec 1, 2017/News

Patients with OA may be underusing nonsurgical therapies such as physical therapy, say authors of a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research. The use of physical therapy, a guideline-recommended first-line treatment, is “a key area for improvement,” researchers write.

The Legacy of Vilma Evans, a Pioneering Black Physical Therapy Leader

Feb 3, 2026/Podcast

APTA Vice President of Advancement Carmen Elliott sits down with Milly Polovich, a former patient of the pioneering Black physical therapist Vilma Evans.

APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library

CPGs

Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

Clinical Recommendations to Guide Physical Therapy Practice for Huntington Disease

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

Supervision Under Medicare

Learn how to stay in compliance with Medicare while providing supervision to students, PTAs, and physical therapy aides.

APTA Advocacy Update, March 2025: Fee Schedule Reform, PTA Supervision Win, and State-Level Successes

Mar 26, 2025/Podcast

Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest

A Friendly Reminder

Feb 1, 2015/Column

Social media can be great for public relations, but they also present conundrums.

History of the PTA

Celebrating 50 years of the physical therapist assistant.

Former APTA Board of Directors Member Louis A. Greenwald, PT, Dies

Sep 23, 2024/News

Greenwald was heralded as 'a man whose enthusiasm, goodwill, dedication, and friendship will long be remembered.'