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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
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
May 9, 2022/Perspective
This is when physical therapy can have a strong impact — during a time of healing, hormonal shifts, and altered body mechanics.
Feb 5, 2024/Roundup
From APTA's Marquee Lecture to Ping Pong-Enhanced Revelry, Opportunities to Level-Up Your CSM Experience
Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Used in evaluating change in gross motor function over time.
Sep 1, 2019/Column
Helping children with disabilities experience the power of dance.
Jul 5, 2024/News
Authors of this case study detail how to implement a pre- and postoperative program that helps improve quality of life for this population.
