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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

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

May 22, 2017/Clinical Summary

Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.

APTA Student Publication Award

Awards

This award recognizes a physical therapist for an outstanding article in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal prepared while they were a student.

APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Educator Award

Awards

This award recognizes the importance of the role of physical therapist assistant educators in ensuring the continued provision of graduates who participate in the provision of high-quality physical therapist services.

Scholarships and Awards for Students

Jan 1, 2022/Article

See if you are eligible for these financial rewards for APTA student members.

PTJ Issue on Precision Rehab: Four Big Takeaways

Jan 19, 2022/Roundup

Life experiences can affect the human genome. Physical therapy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge.

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.