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Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 1, 2025/Column

A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.

History of the PTA

Celebrating 50 years of the physical therapist assistant.

PT, PTA Students Use 'Flash Action' Against the Therapy Cap

Sep 20, 2017/News

In the middle of packed semesters, students from dozens of schools across the country participated in a nationwide effort to press for repeal of the therapy cap. In four days, more than 10,000 emails, letters, faxes, and phone calls went out to members of Congress

APTA Advertising Policies

APTA's advertising policies contain terms that constitute a legally binding agreement between the advertiser and APTA.

DoD Moves to Include PTAs in TRICARE

Dec 20, 2018/News

Nearly a year after being signed into law, a proposed rule to include PTAs as authorized providers under TRICARE has been issued by the US Department of Defense.

Specialist Certification

Maximize your PT potential by achieving ABPTS board certification in any of ten clinical specialty areas.

APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library

CPGs

Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

Medicaid Payment

Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.

APTA Advocacy Update, March 2025: Fee Schedule Reform, PTA Supervision Win, and State-Level Successes

Mar 26, 2025/Podcast

Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.