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Dec 1, 2019/Open Access
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
Dec 5, 2019/Article
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.
Feb 13, 2018/Article
BFRT is part of the professional scope of practice for physical therapists.
Aug 1, 2018/Column
Here's a primer on what PTs need to know.
Feb 27, 2025/CPG
More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with
We empower the physical therapy profession to make a deeper impact in the world around us.
Aug 28, 2023/Review
Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.
Jun 17, 2024/News
Recognizing that so many feel discouraged at growing resistance to DEI efforts, lecturer Julian Magee challenged the profession to turn discontentment into divine dissatisfaction.