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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
Dec 1, 2019/Feature
Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.
Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.
Jul 12, 2023/News
A new marketing tool helps you pair your practice or services with consumer-focused messaging on the value of physical therapy.
Aug 8, 2022/Roundup
Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.
Oct 3, 2023/News
This year's PT and PTA student-led effort focused on postpartum care in Medicaid and CHIP — and helped students embrace advocacy.
Feb 1, 2024/Feature
Three recent reports give APTA and its members data on the demographics, salaries, and vacancies in the profession. Here's how it impacts you.
Apr 1, 2016/Column
For a determined young man, "graduation exercise" takes on new meaning.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)
This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.
