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Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

Mar 1, 2025/Open Access

New APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, shares his goals for the organization on the eve of the next strategic plan.

CMS Backs Down on Change That Threatened Payment Levels for Complex Wheelchairs, Accessories

Jun 26, 2017/News

CMS has taken steps to ensure that cuts to payment for complex rehabilitation technology won't happen after all.

Updated Guideline for Management of Hand, Hip, Knee OA Strongly Recommends Exercise-Based Approaches

Feb 11, 2020/Review

Exercise interventions have once again emerged as one of the most strongly recommended approaches to treating knee, hip, or hand OA.

APTA Board Opens Search for Public Member

Jun 4, 2021/News

The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.

Win: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate

Dec 8, 2021/News

The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.

How To Make Connections and Network at Your Next Professional Conference

Jan 20, 2020/Perspective

Here are my tips for students looking to expand their network.

Traumatic Brain Injury in Civilian and Military Populations

Aug 24, 2017/Clinical Summary

Provides background on the various mechanisms, classification, and physical therapy management of individuals with TBI, including those in the military.

Administrative Burden Win: UnitedHealthcare Walks Back Plan of Care Change

Jul 26, 2023/News

UHC has dropped a signoff requirement that sparked concerns from APTA.

Unwind Your Thoughts and Get Stuff Done

Nov 2, 2021/Video

How do you keep your brain functioning efficiently so that you can process, recall, and use information effectively to fulfill your purpose?