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APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

Jun 17, 2025/Article

The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical

Should You Participate in a Bundled Care Model? Considerations, Pros, and Cons

Feb 7, 2019/Article

Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.

Advancing Inclusion in the Classroom — and Beyond

Aug 18, 2021/Perspective

Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.

Blood Flow Restriction, Beyond Just Muscle

Jul 16, 2021/Perspective

Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.

What's Your Perspective?

Jun 1, 2018/Column

When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.

A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

The Need for Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for Autistic Adults

May 18, 2022/Perspective

An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.

Dismantling the 'Industrial Medical Complex'

Sep 14, 2021/News

The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.

Medicare Advantage and the Factors Influencing Patterns of Post-stroke Discharge: PTJ Author Interview With Heather Hayes

May 9, 2023/Podcast

Determining discharge patterns in Medicare Advantage plans.

Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education

Oct 7, 2022/Podcast

Recent reports of labor statistics and workforce data show big growth in the physical therapy profession, and there has been an explosion of physical therapist professional education programs.