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Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.
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.
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
Aug 8, 2017/Perspective
As a new grad, how do you know where to start?
Sep 15, 2020/Review
CMS has proposed a new pathway that could result in quicker coverage of cutting-edge FDA-approved medical devices.
Aug 16, 2016/Article
We asked current and former students to give us advice, tips, and words of wisdom for those just starting their journey through physical therapy school.
Feb 10, 2021/Podcast
Two PTs discuss their career journeys and things to consider when pursuing a PhD.
Nov 10, 2021/Roundup
APTA Practice Advisory on the CMS vaccination rule, mapping PASC symptoms and prevalence, pills to treat COVID-19, and more.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alicia Hosmer is the senior director of brand strategy at APTA. Before joining the association in 2018, she was vice president of marketing at Nareit, the leading trade association for real estate investment trusts. In that role she led an organization- and industry-wide rebrand to strengthen the relevance