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Viewpoints: October 2024

Oct 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; being transparent about disabilities.

Why Member Advocacy Is Crucial: Reflections From the Federal Advocacy Forum

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

Researchers Say Tai Chi Shows Promise Over Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia

Mar 28, 2018/Review

Tai chi may not just be another option in the management of pain for individuals with fibromyalgia— according to authors of a new study, it may actually be a more effective physical activity than aerobic exercise.

From Move Forward Radio: Retreat Helps Veterans With Amputation—and Their Families

Jan 15, 2019/News

Adjusting to life after an amputation can affect a veteran’s entire family, not just the individual. That reality wasn't lost on the Travis Mills Foundation, which offers a retreat program that aims to help veterans and their families bond with one another and participate in traditional activities that

File a Complaint with APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee

If you believe that a PT or PTA member of APTA has violated the association's ethical standards, you may file a complaint to APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee.

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

APTA’s "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services" report is a strategic resource designed to equip health care leaders with the scientific evidence they need to address opposition to direct access and drive meaningful change. 

More Content, Lower Cost: APTA CSM 2021 Makes Leaving 2020 Behind Even Sweeter

Dec 9, 2020/News

Register early for the nation's largest physical therapy conference (virtual this year), and get in on all the perks.

New CPT Code Available to PTs Could Help Offset Coronavirus-Related Expenses

Sep 25, 2020/News

The new code is aimed at additional supplies and staff time devoted to stopping spread of the virus.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for CVA

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

83-year-old right-handed female 4 weeks after ischemic event of the left middle cerebral artery that resulted in right hemiplegia and mild aphasia. . .

Asking the Right Questions About Telehealth

Mar 23, 2020/News

It's not enough to ask if telehealth is permitted by a state agency or payer: You need to ask specific questions to understand what you can and can't do.