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The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Mar 6, 2023/Article
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.
Oct 21, 2019/News
A Senate committee presses for more concerted efforts to prevent falls among the elderly—including wider access to physical therapy.
Jun 14, 2019/News
"I failed my marriage. I failed as a father. I failed my career. And I didn't even know it was happening." That's how Justin Minyard describes the lowest point in his life, when, after experiencing 2 spine fractures and receiving multiple surgeries, he became addicted to the opioids prescribed to him.
Jan 30, 2018/News
Monday, February 5, APTA will convene a panel of experts to discuss how pain management in America can be transformed to move beyond opioids and improve the health of society. The discussion will be broadcast live from APTA’s Facebook page and will include the premiere of the association’s second public
May 29, 2019/Perspective
I felt like I was losing myself in school.
Aug 21, 2023/Perspective
Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.
Feb 4, 2025/News
Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions, including secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee member.
Jun 10, 2014/CPG
Patients presenting for therapy to address decreased occupational performance due to decreased strength, balance and/or coordination.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Wanda K. Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, is a senior payment specialist at APTA. Her responsibilities include communicating with members and insurers on inquiries regarding third-party, billing, CPT coding, and payment policies; providing resources in policy development; monitoring trends; and assisting in association