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Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Feb 10, 2026/News
APTA members helped drive a wave of federal advocacy wins in 2025, including the reversal of years of stagnant Medicare payment. The numbers tell the story: growing bipartisan backing, expanded legislative momentum, and a unified profession pushing payment reform forward. Focused on advancing fair payment,
Mar 5, 2021/Roundup
Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.
Aug 26, 2020/Review
A survey of post-telerehab session patients reveals high levels of satisfaction across age groups and conditions.
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.
Jun 1, 2015/Column
Opening a practice, with help from mom.
Sep 28, 2021/Roundup
We honored our past, thought about our future, and had some good times along the way.
Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure
Used to measure Parkinson disease progression and monitor response to treatment.
Dec 4, 2018/Review
Researchers have identified an association between early consultation with a PT and lower rates of opioid prescription, imaging, and injections.