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From PTJ: Seeing PT or Chiropractor First for Low Back Pain Is Less Costly

Nov 10, 2023/Review

Patients who first sought care from a physical therapist or chiropractor had fewer opioid prescriptions and MRIs after diagnosis.

APTA to CMS: Proposed 8% Cut is 'Arbitrary' and Puts Patients at Risk

Sep 27, 2019/News

APTA is fighting a "nonsensical" and "arbitrary" plan to cut physical therapy reimbursement by 8% in 2021.

Cancer Rehabilitation: Challenging and Incredibly Rewarding

Aug 15, 2018/Perspective

We have an opportunity to play a key role on an interdisciplinary team for cancer survivors.

TRICARE: What You Need to Know

Oct 1, 2020/Column

Important information for PTs and PTAs serving service members, veterans, and their families.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2019

Feb 13, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! The power of Darfur United: Alexandra Nuttall-Smith,

Circling Back and Moving Ahead – Defining Moment

Nov 18, 2019/Podcast

Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, discusses how her travel writer’s journey led her to a career in physical therapy.

Study: Even Small Amounts of Physical Activity Can Lower Depression Risk

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.

Physical Therapy and Pain Management

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.

Understanding Compliance

Jan 7, 2020/Article

There are compliance elements related to multiple laws and payment systems. Here are some of the areas that could have a particular impact on your practice.

VA Rolls Out New Community Care Program

Jun 7, 2019/News

The VA released final rules related to a completely retooled program that allows veterans more choice in health care providers.