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New APTA PSA Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Alone in Their Health Challenges

Apr 24, 2023/News

The association's latest TV and radio spots highlight long COVID as one example of isolating conditions that can be improved by physical therapy.

From PTJ: How to Implement PT Services for Men Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy

Jul 5, 2024/News

Authors of this case study detail how to implement a pre- and postoperative program that helps improve quality of life for this population.

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

Jul 25, 2022/Review

Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.

What Do You Do?

Aug 27, 2018/Perspective

It's a short and simple question and answering it used to make me uncomfortable, although it never should have.

State-Level PT Advocates Honored at 2018 Policy and Payment Forum

Sep 21, 2018/News

This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.

APTA, Other Organizations, Will Share Anti-Opioid Efforts

Apr 30, 2019/News

There may be just about as many approaches to battling the opioid crisis as there are organizations committed to the fight—but now APTA and more than 100 other groups will be sharing experiences and learning from each other by way of a collaborative effort led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

In Wake of Nassar Conviction, PT Points to Need for Patient Education on Legitimate Pelvic Physical Therapy

Jan 31, 2018/News

In an article written for the HuffPost, APTA member Lora "Lori" Mize and certified clinical specialist in women's health physical therapy, raised concern that the Nassar case also may create a ripple effect that could discourage individuals from seeking legitimate and responsibly delivered pelvic physical

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

May 6, 2024/News

Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.

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

Nov 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! Getting soldiers back in shape: Kevin Houck, PT, DPT,

UnitedHealthcare Allows Telehealth for Physical Therapy

Mar 27, 2020/News

During the health emergency, the payer will reimburse physical therapy delivered via telehealth services.