Skip to main content

Search

Clear
Filter by Type
Filter by Topics
Filter by Symptoms & Conditions
Filter by Year
Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy Safe, Effective, and Cheaper Than Referral-Based Care

Nov 9, 2017/Review

Patients via direct access had significantly lower medical costs—an average of $1,543 less per patient.

MIPS and APMs: Where We Are Now

Apr 1, 2018/Column

It's time to prepare.

APTA Speaker Request Form

Thank you for contacting APTA's Public Affairs Unit.  In order to better understand and prepare for each presentation/speaking engagement request, we ask that you complete the information below. Requests must be submitted 3 months prior to the presentation. Those requests made well in advance of the

APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins

Jul 24, 2023/Roundup

Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.

5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

High-Dose Exercise Mostly Not Superior to Low-Dose Exercise for Knee OA

Feb 10, 2023/Review

An RCT measured pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed 12 weeks of physical therapist-supervised exercises.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

Coding Reform, to Payment Reform, to Health Care Reform

Apr 1, 2016/Feature

APTA is committed to the triple aim of health care. The association's proposed coding reforms are just one way-but an important one-of achieving it.

Recap: PT Pub Night & Foundation Challenge Kickoff Event at NSC

Oct 23, 2018/Article

Thank you to those that were able to join us in kicking off the 2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge at the National Student Conclave in Rhode Island! A little rainstorm didn't stop nearly 300 PT/PTA students from joining the event at GPub located in downtown Providence. By the end of NSC 2018, 70 schools

Striking Gold in Copper City

Jun 1, 2015/Column

Opening a practice, with help from mom.