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Mar 23, 2022/Roundup
APTA continues to expand an important member benefit. Here are the latest additions.
Apr 24, 2019/News
APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, can now add another achievement to an already lengthy list: Dean of School of Allied Health Professions at Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport. On April 23, LSU Shreveport announced that Dunn will take over the reins at the school, which includes the Department
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
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.
Oct 23, 2019/News
Need a quick, big-picture take on how Medicare payment works in various settings? The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) offers an updated resource that can help. Now available for free download: MedPAC's latest version of "Payment Basics," a series of informational sheets that describe the
Oct 1, 2020/Column
Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Feb 11, 2021/Perspective
Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.
Jan 27, 2020/News
One way PTs and PTAs can contribute to public health is by having the medication naloxone available in case of an overdose.
Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
Use this definitions page to understand various status of accredited physical therapy programs under CAPTE.
