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Coronavirus Update: July 7

Jul 7, 2021/Article

APTA COVID-19 Outcome Measures, "profound brain changes," updated return-to-sport guidance, and more.

APTA Approach to Site Selection for National Events

Apr 23, 2021/Statement

Statement by the APTA Board of Directors.

Medicare Postacute Care Reform

Physical therapy services represent a significant portion of Medicare expenditures in post-acute care settings.

Supervision Under Medicare

Learn how to stay in compliance with Medicare while providing supervision to students, PTAs, and physical therapy aides.

Researchers Find 'Only Positive Effects' From PTs in Primary Care Role

Mar 18, 2019/Review

Researchers find that patients triaged by a PT for MSK disorders fare just as well — and in some respects, better — than those who are seen by a physician general practitioner.

Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

Fighting the Opioid Crisis: APTA Releases White Paper Pointing the Way to Better Policies on Nondrug Pain Treatment

Jun 20, 2018/News

No lasting gains can be made until policymakers embrace the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain.

APTA Flash Action Strategy 2025: 8,500 Falls Prevention Letters Sent to Congress

Oct 6, 2025/News

Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA’s Flash Action Strategy,  Sept. 17-18, by creating social media posts and videos promoting falls prevention awareness and the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1171/S. 2612). APTA student member advocacy led to over

It's a Hit

Feb 1, 2019/Article

Two children strike powerful blows-and confirm a student's career path.

Parading the Power of Physical Therapy

Jan 31, 2022/Perspective

The theme of the parade, "Dream. Believe. Achieve," aligned perfectly with messages we give our patients and clients.