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Local Coverage Determinations

Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.

Classification of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree as a Professional Degree

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

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

When Therapy Packs a Punch

Feb 1, 2017/Column

The benefits of boxing to patients and a practitioner.

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

May 16, 2024/Test & Measure

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2018/Magazine

PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value

APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellows CSM Student Scholarship Award

This scholarship supports physical therapist students to attend APTA Combined Sections Meeting for academic and professional growth and networking opportunities.

Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).

CMS Wants Your Feedback: Help Lock In Two Key Wins for the Profession

Aug 30, 2024/News

APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.