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PT Student Loan Repayment Bill Returns

Jul 26, 2023/News

The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps and expand the role of PTs in community health centers.

Eliminating the Direct Supervision Requirement of PTAs under Medicare Part B

Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.

Treating Olympic Athletes: A Golden Opportunity

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

This month, world-class talent is descending on Rio. To ensure that the athletes arrive and compete in peak physical condition, physical therapists must be prepared for anything.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

Updated VTE Guidelines Expand Recommendations, Include New UE Information

Aug 17, 2022/Review

The resource features 19 action statements to help PTs make clinical decisions on mobilization, mechanical compression, and more.

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

MIPS is the first large scale value-based payment model to impact PTs.

Remembering James Alan Ball: A Dedicated Member of the APTA Community

Jul 24, 2025/Article

Former APTA Board member leaves a legacy of leadership and advocacy in the physical therapy profession

Mobility Levels With Rehabilitation Delivered During and After ECMO

Jul 28, 2022/Podcast

Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.

Dry Needling: Getting to the Point

May 1, 2015/Feature

Dry needling by physical therapists is a hot topic. What's fact? What's fiction? Take a look beneath the surface.

PTs as Change Agents in Practice Settings

Mar 1, 2021/Feature

Many therapists believe the most important part of their job involves serving as a catalyst for clinical and professional change.