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Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Final 2025 MA Rule Includes More Prior Authorization Scrutiny

May 8, 2024/News

Medicare Advantage plans will be required to analyze prior authorization requirements' impact on health equity.

New President Opens APTA CSM Saying 'Everyone Has a Place' at APTA

Feb 26, 2025/News

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession’s premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection.

Help Shape the Future of the Profession, Exciting Volunteer Opportunities Open Through Aug. 31

Aug 4, 2025/Article

APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Collegiate Standards of Care Toolkit

Use this toolkit to guide you through a self-assessment of services you provide to college athletic programs.

Know Before You Go

Know what to expect before your visit to the APTA Payment Advocacy Summit, July 10-11, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Expand each section below for details on registration, travel, and on-site logistics.

Community Health Promotion: Reaching Beyond The Clinic

May 1, 2018/Feature

There's a growing role for PTs and PTAs in addressing preventable illness.

Greetings From PTs and PTAs Who Travel

Aug 1, 2019/Feature

Traveling isn't for every physical therapist, but for many who do it, there's no looking back.

Achieving Peak Bloom

Jun 1, 2019/Column

The joys of gardening and eldercare.