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Oct 8, 2025/News
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient's primary care team. It's important for PTs and PTAs to understand this emerging care delivery model, including considerations regarding practice readiness, educational opportunities, and
Oct 5, 2021/Article
Relevant resources from the academy include and education manual and special interest group.
Jan 18, 2019/News
When it comes to federal advocacy for the physical therapy profession, the watchword is "new"—new priorities after the end of the hard cap on therapy services under Medicare last year, new challenges that have surfaced in the wake of rulemaking and other changes, and a new Congress that needs to be well-acquainted
Jan 29, 2019/News
What's in a name? For the organization formerly known as The Foundation for Physical Therapy (Foundation), just about everything. Earlier this month, the Foundation announced a name change for the organization, from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.
Apr 1, 2021/Podcast
Defining Moment: Reminiscences of a PT and mother.
Nov 18, 2019/Podcast
Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, discusses how her travel writer’s journey led her to a career in physical therapy.
May 3, 2022/Review
An analysis of multiple studies found participants who reached just half of the weekly PA recommendation saw a 18% drop in depression risk.
Oct 1, 2022/Feature
Many patients are returning for services after putting physical therapy on hold because of the pandemic. PTs need to be ready to assess and treat.
Sep 27, 2019/News
APTA is fighting a "nonsensical" and "arbitrary" plan to cut physical therapy reimbursement by 8% in 2021.
Jun 7, 2019/News
The VA released final rules related to a completely retooled program that allows veterans more choice in health care providers.