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A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

Apr 29, 2021/Podcast

Defining Moment: A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.

Impact of Student Debt on the Physical Therapy Profession

Jun 1, 2020/Report

The report includes recommendations, as well as a summary of actions APTA has been taking to address the problem.

Telehealth Physical Therapy and COVID-19: An Author Interview With Matthew Miller

Feb 14, 2023/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, interviews Matthew Miller, PT, DPT, DSc, about his evaluation of telehealth physical therapy utilization at an urban academic medical center one year into the COVID-19 pandemic.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

CMS Sheds More Light on the PTA Modifier; APTA Updates Its Quick Guide

Mar 8, 2021/News

Expanded CMS resources include more examples. APTA revised its guide and offers additional insight.

Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

APTA Magazine Contributor Guidelines

APTA Magazine welcomes submissions from current APTA members who want to share their experiences, insights, and perspectives with the profession. Here are the main ways that members can share their stories, along with guidance to help you craft a successful submission.

CDC Offers More Flexible Guidance on Use of PPE in Health Care Facilities

Oct 4, 2022/Article

The latest revisions lean on local transmission levels to guide PPE use and say screening should be up to individual facilities.

What Do You Know About PT and PTA Student Debt? Take Our Quiz

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

APTA is raising awareness about debt burden and providing support through the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.