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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
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
Dec 1, 2016/CPG
Evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and includes assessing readiness to return to play and risk of re-injury.
Nov 5, 2019/Article
Peer review is a system by which peers with similar areas of expertise and licensure assess the care of a provider, using accepted practice standards and guidelines.
Oct 1, 2020/Article
PTs are eligible for education and training toward becoming registered in musculoskeletal sonography.
Aug 12, 2020/News
ABPTS is extending application deadlines and offering payment options for PTs interested in pursuing board certification.
Jun 1, 2024/Column
President's Note, Forum
Nov 4, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 33:55 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode, Megan Brown, PT, DPT, details her journey from beginning her career as a physical therapist to founding her business Mind The Mat Pilates & Yoga. Gain practical advice for your career and finding your passion
Jul 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.
Jul 16, 2017/Perspective
I have never before found a place so quickly where I feel that I belong.