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Physical Therapy in the News: May 2026

Jun 3, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members. 

Remembering Clarence W. Hultgren: A Lifetime of Leadership

Sep 21, 2026/Article

Clarence W. "Clancy" Hultgren, PT, CAE, passed away on Aug. 5, at the age of 96. An APTA member for 68 years, Hultgren dedicated much of his career to advancing the profession through a broad range of leadership and service roles within the association.

Association of Anaesthetists: Clinical Guideline and Recommendations on Pre-operative Exercise Training in Patients Awaiting Major Non-Cardiac Surgery

May 31, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to pre-operative exercise training in patients scheduled for major non-cardiac surgery.

VA Increases Pay Levels for PTAs

Feb 3, 2021/News

APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.

Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction and the Physician Fee Schedule

The MPPR policy implements a 50% payment reduction to the practice expense value of certain CPT codes deemed "always therapy services."

APTA's New DEI Course Series Helps You Work Toward More Inclusivity

Oct 22, 2021/News

A three-part online learning program addresses the "pillars" of understanding DEI and how to empower real change.

APTA Centennial Scholars: 'This Really Bodes Well for the Future'

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

Looking back over APTA's first 100 years, it quickly becomes apparent that PTs and PTAs aren't the types to just sit back and let the future happen: They'd prefer to actively invest in it — and then build it. That's what APTA's Centennial Scholars Program is all about.

Gauging Your Practice's Financial Health

Aug 1, 2018/Feature

Profitability is an imprecise and sometimes even misleading indicator when determining a practice's financial health. Here are some other tools you can use.

An Argument Seeks Traction

Jul 1, 2018/Column

A simple request. A capable provider. What's the harm?

Rewiring the Brain to Ease Chronic Pain

May 1, 2019/Feature

Strategies for treating pain are evolving-and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.