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APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins

Jul 24, 2023/Roundup

Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.

Don't Ignore Your Money: Financial Planning Tips for Life

Apr 11, 2023/Perspective

It's never too early to establish your strategies for budgeting, investing, and more.

Final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What You Need to Know, Part 2

Nov 7, 2022/Article

In this installment: remote monitoring, supervision, telehealth, skin substitutes, and chronic pain management.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

Private Practice Pioneer James McKillip, PT, FAPTA, Dies at 96

Mar 1, 2023/Article

McKillip helped establish fee schedules in California, was a founder of APTA Private Practice, and served as PTPAC's first president.

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Grant Awardees Announced

Jan 10, 2022/News

A total of $360k in funding will help researchers investigate a wide range of topics relevant to the profession and the patients it serves.

APTA Pelvic Health: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2022/CPG

This clinical guideline describes evidence-based physical therapist practice, including screening, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome for women with postpartum pelvic girdle pain.

Study: Pre- and Post-TKR Physical Therapy Lowers Odds of Long-Term Opioid Use

Nov 5, 2021/Review

A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.

Coalition Led by APTA Pushes Congress to Repeal MPPR as Part of Medicare Payment Reform

Mar 18, 2026/News

A coalition of national rehabilitation and health care organizations is urging Congress to repeal the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy. The outdated Medicare Part B payment policy, also known as MPPR, continues to undermine patient access to rehabilitation services and threaten the financial