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Defining Moment: Lending a Helping Hand

Nov 1, 2023/Column

A chance encounter at an indoor climbing event helped one physical therapist see the myriad ways that PTs can support patients.

Coding Win: New Caregiver Education Codes Available to PTs in 2024

Nov 15, 2022/News

APTA, AOTA, and ASHA successfully made the case for codes that can be applied to caregiver education for patients with functional deficits.

CMS Listens to APTA, Reverses Course, OKs Hospital Use of Telehealth Post-PHE

May 15, 2023/News

APTA and other organizations continue to push for clarification in a range of other facility settings.

APTA State Medicaid Guide Updated

Apr 10, 2024/News

An expansive member benefit that helps PTs and PTAs understand and participate in Medicaid (and advocate for change) now includes 2024 data.

Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

This website helps health care professionals manage children and adolescents with concussion or prolonged postconcussion symptoms.

AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Aug 29, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline provides an evidenced-based and patient-centered approach to management of patients with chronic coronary disease.

TRICARE Guidelines for Payment

Apr 1, 2020/Article

TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.

Student Success

Sep 2, 2020/Podcast

Alex Koszalinski gives tips and advice on how he believes students can achieve success whether a first or a third year.

Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)

Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure

This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.

Final 2026 Home Health Rule: CMS Reduces Impact of PDGM Cut

Dec 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement