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CSM 2018: Low Back Pain Research

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

Kenneth Harwood, PT, PhD, discusses research that studies whether unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services lowers utilization and health care costs for people with low back pain.

NEXT 2017: Update on APTA Advocacy

Jul 7, 2017/Podcast

Listen to a discussion interview held at NEXT 2017 in Boston with APTA staff for updates on the association’s advocacy initiatives.

Passion X Purpose

Jan 8, 2020/Podcast

For the physical therapy profession to thrive, it needs clinicians with grit. Physical therapist Fred Gilbert urges the next generation to think outside of the box and outside of the clinic.

News From NEXT: McMillan Lecturer Outlines Keys to Excellence in the Physical Therapy Profession

Jun 17, 2019/News

Tom McPoil, PT, PhD, FAPTA, said he intentionally structured the title of the 50th McMillan Lecture—"Is Excellence in the Cards?" as a question "to raise an element of doubt or uncertainty in our quest to achieve excellence." After all, he said during his delivery of the lecture on June 13 as part of

Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

Aug 27, 2018/Review

Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

Jul 18, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Final IRF Rule: Payment Increase Grows to 3.2%; Data Collection Postponed

Aug 30, 2022/Review

Analysis of recent data led to the payment boost, and concerns about provider burden helped delay a universal assessment requirement.

Potential Fee Schedule Reprieve Introduced in U.S. House

Sep 14, 2022/News

A bipartisan bill would provide money to offset anticipated 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment cuts.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

Host a National Advocacy Dinner

Apr 6, 2023/Video

Learn about APTA advocacy, the importance of getting involved, and how you can advocate for the physical therapy profession.