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APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform

Aug 4, 2025/News

Patients and providers are frustrated and angry. A broken Medicare system has failed to deliver high-quality care and provide needed payment levels so providers and practices can keep their doors open.

Interventions for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA (CPG+)

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.

Glancing Blows

Sep 1, 2015/Column

The importance of looking below the surface.

Good News for Physical Therapy: 4 Promising Developments on Capitol Hill

Aug 8, 2022/Roundup

Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 2

Jul 16, 2024/News

The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.

Opinion | Put Your Pen Down: Talking Honestly About Pain With Patients

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.

Study: Early Therapy LBP Gains Partly Fueled by Changes in Attitudes About Pain

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.

APTA's Digital Health Efforts Earn National Award

Aug 14, 2023/News

The American Society of Association Executives award recognizes leaders in innovation and member service.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.

Lumbar Active Range of Motion

Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.