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APTA Student-Led 'Flash Action' on Federal Loan Repayment Program Sets Record

Sep 24, 2019/News

Capitol Hill now has 14,000 additional reasons to increase access to physical therapists (PTs) in rural and underserved areas—and to provide student debt relief to some PTs along the way—as the result of one of the most successful APTA "flash action" events to date. And the profession's students can

Media Tour Takes APTA's 'ChoosePT' Message Nationwide

Sep 20, 2019/News

Pain is complicated, and effectively addressing it requires open communication and a true partnership between providers and patients. Sarah Wenger, PT, DPT, believes that physical therapy can support just that type of relationship, and she took that message to TV and radio stations across the United

Becoming a Better Ally and Advocate

Jun 25, 2023/APTA Social

In the spirit of Pride month and APTA PT Proud's upcoming advocacy series on LGBTQ+ legislation, June's APTA Social will focus on LGBTQ+ allyship and advocacy.

Man, that's pretty cool!

Apr 14, 2019/Perspective

Today, I recognize what APTA means to our profession. Since rejoining, I’ve taken advantage of the programs and benefits that are offered.

Researcher Spotlight

Apr 1, 2024/Column

Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, uses sensors to study infant movement patterns, which can help inform early interventions.

Researcher Spotlight

Jun 1, 2024/Column

Laurie King, PT, PhD, MCR, makes sure her research focuses on real-world applications.

Congress Introduces APTA-Supported Bill to Increase Payment Under 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule

Oct 29, 2024/News

In anticipation of the 2025 fee schedule final rule, a new bipartisan bill would change an expected 2.8% cut to a 1.9% increase.

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)

Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

Advocating for Coverage: Template Letters

Jan 14, 2022/Open Access

Access a variety of template letters you and your patients can use when your patient is denied coverage, the services approved are inadequate, or care is delayed, and a utilization management company is involved.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.