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Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

May 4, 2020/Article

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a brief change in mental status or consciousness. Check out resources on both.

2020 Federal Advocacy Forum Coming March 29; Registration Open Through March 16

Jan 17, 2020/News

While 2019 saw some real advocacy achievements for the physical therapy profession, the year also brought challenges to tackle in 2020 — not the least of which is the proposal by Medicare to cut reimbursement to physical therapy in 2021. And with APTA's fight against the cut already in motion, the 2020

A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2021/Column

A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes.

Defining Moment: The Big Impact of a Tiny Human Being

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Decades later, one PT recounts the lasting impression of a very special patient.

Implementing Telehealth in Your Practice STAT: Guidance from Telehealth PTs

Mar 26, 2020/Article

Providers will discuss how they manage patients and deliver effective care from a distance in pediatric, neurological, women’s health, orthopedic settings.

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Legislation Is a Win-Win-Win

Nov 21, 2022/News

The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.

Three Years of Physical Therapy in a Public Health Emergency

May 10, 2023/News

APTA member surveys show profession returning to pre-pandemic norms, with some lingering changes.

Win: Medicare Contractors Will Continue to Pay for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

May 24, 2023/News

The decision to back off from locally based coverage decisions was fueled by APTA advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Win: $3M in DOE Grants Awarded to Programs With APTA Member Connections

Dec 12, 2023/News

The Department of Education grants program is aimed at reducing understaffing of school personnel who work with children with disabilities.

APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Jun 24, 2025/Article

This article describes the reintroduction of APTA's signature pelvic health bill, H.R. 4074 - the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, in the 119th Congress.