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May 31, 2020/Statement
There is nothing healthy about racism. It's a disease of the heart and mind that has infected not just people but customs, systems, and laws.
May 7, 2018/Article
Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't
Mar 24, 2021/News
If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.
Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.
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.
Aug 20, 2018/Roundup
CMS spent its spring and summer issuing proposed and final rules, some of which contain major shifts in payment and reporting.
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.
Aug 8, 2017/Perspective
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