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Veterans Affairs and TRICARE

VA and TRICARE are major health systems in which PTs and PTAs play a major role. APTA can help you understand how they work.

Bigger. Better?

Nov 1, 2015/Column

The health insurance "Big 5" may become a "Big 3." Why is this happening? What are the implications for patients and physical therapy?

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction - Updated (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Updated guidelines on how to optimize rehabilitation outcomes for persons with peripheral vestibular hypofunction undergoing vestibular rehabilitation.

APTA Centennial Scholars Spotlight

Sep 1, 2022/Column

This month, APTA Magazine spotlights APTA Centennial Scholar Constanza "Connie" Aranda, PT, DPT, MSPH.

APTA's Leadership in Health and Wellness Recognized by HHS

Jan 20, 2023/News

The association is now a "Healthy People 2030 Champion," joining a nationwide, multi-organization network.

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG+)

Feb 12, 2026/CPG

CPG+ To print, select printer icon at the end of this page. Highlights Twenty-eight recommendations on examination, outcome measures, and interventions in nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, are provided. Ten of 28 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (P. 2-3). Recommendations

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: APTA Updates

Mar 13, 2023/Roundup

We've updated an APTA practice resource, advocated for continued patient access, and alerted MACs to denials they're making in error.

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

Amputation and Ambulation

Jul 1, 2017/Column

A youth's fear becomes a PT's passion.