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APTA President’s Note | Meeting Patients Where They Are

Jul 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington says “meeting patients where they are” is a movement—PTs are making real impact, one connection at a time.

Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Jun 10, 2019/Test & Measure

FGA is a modification of the Dynamic Gait Index and was created to help decrease the ceiling effect and improve reliability.

Advocacy Update | Why Relationships Matter in Advocacy With Payers

Sep 1, 2025/Advocacy Update

We sat down with an APTA health policy specialist to look inside the efforts that led to Aetna’s groundbreaking direct access policy change.

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.

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.