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Study: Referral to Physical Therapy for LBP Reduces Odds of Later Opioid Prescription—Even When Patients Don't Follow Up on the Referral

Jan 2, 2018/Review

"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."

With Health Care Reform Plan Still Unclear, APTA Signs Onto Coalition Letter to Preserve Rehab Services

Apr 26, 2017/News

APTA and other organizations are staking out their positions on policies that should remain no matter what.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Ethics Under Pressure

Mar 2, 2017/News

The magazine examines how external pressures can cloud the ability of PTs and PTAs to stay true to professional ethics.

Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists

May 7, 2020/Podcast

We discuss what’s happening in Medicare in relation to telehealth and what APTA is doing to continue to advocate on behalf of the profession.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19

May 11, 2020/Podcast

APTA staff Justin Elliott and Kara Gainer, JD, discuss what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession. 

Vulnerability and Courage – Defining Moment

May 27, 2020/Podcast

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.

Swirl of Emotions - Defining Moment

Oct 1, 2018/Podcast

Surviving a tornado reinforced a PT’s career path.

Cerebral Palsy in Under 25s [NICE NG62]

Sep 19, 2024/CPG

Guidelines to ensure proper care for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy for those under 25 years old to ensure they can be active and independent.

PT Role in Wound Management Team Reinforced in New White Paper

Mar 1, 2017/News

A new white paper that describes the current state of PTs in wound management.

Registry to Collect Torticollis Data Through Collaboration With Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Aug 22, 2017/News

The torticollis module will include more granular information, such as description of the type of cranial deformity and torticollis severity.