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Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Dec 1, 2020/Feature
Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on hot topics facing the profession.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Supports collaboration among all physical therapy education stakeholders to achieve financial transparency.
Feb 27, 2023/Article
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.
Nov 1, 2017/Column
For wellness, imbalance can be good.
Apr 21, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its proposed fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities that would update payment rates and introduce several noteworthy policy changes, particularly in the IRF setting. The proposals also revisit
Jun 1, 2017/Article
Get up to speed on terminology, questions to ask yourself, and factors to consider before you develop a contract to participate in an APM.
Oct 1, 2019/Column
A research staple has much wider applicability.
Feb 1, 2022/Column
Every practice setting has its challenges and special circumstances, but they all share professional expectations and responsibilities.
Oct 14, 2025/Article
Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
