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Jan 26, 2021/Resource
Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter.
Jun 26, 2020/Review
APTA Oncology has published its first major treatment-related CPG — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
Feb 12, 2026/Open Access
The postdoctoral programs listed provide opportunities for research and education post academic doctoral degree (ie, PhD) for PTs.
May 15, 2017/Perspective
Treating populations in need opens your eyes to new viewpoints of the health care system.
The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Mar 1, 2022/Column
A PT recalls overcoming her own obstacles to become a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and help others reach their goals.
Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
Nov 18, 2024/News
The APTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions are set for 2025.
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) is an assessment tool designed to help orthopedic physical therapy clinicians screen patients and clients for psychosocial distress.
Nov 1, 2023/Column
A chance encounter at an indoor climbing event helped one physical therapist see the myriad ways that PTs can support patients.