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Aug 8, 2017/Perspective
As a new grad, how do you know where to start?
Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.
Apr 23, 2019/Article
Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.
Dec 4, 2017/Review
This study is notable because of its focus on participants 65 and older, and its 18-year median follow-up duration.
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
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.
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Some of the most exciting advances in physical therapist practice involve emerging digital technologies.
Sep 18, 2023/Open Access
The Research Agenda for Physical Therapy expands on our profession's continued advancement and considers current issues, new innovations, and forward-thinking viewpoints. The research agenda outlines research priorities that are vital to advancing physical therapist practice and the profession. The development