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Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
Measures disability and quality of life in individuals with low back pain (LBP).
Jul 1, 2024/Feature
APTA has the resources you need to understand the changes to CMS' Quality Payment Program.
Jan 1, 2017/Infographic
Three new codes—97161, 97162, and 97163—replace the single 97001 CPT code for physical therapy evaluation
Apr 30, 2026/Position Paper
APTA strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program regulations finalized in April 2026, which do not define the doctor of physical therapy, or DPT, degree as a professional degree.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.
Oct 1, 2023/Column
One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.
Mar 1, 2024/Feature
CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.
Jul 1, 2018/Feature
Cyclists stay on a healthy and steady course with the help of physical therapy.
Sep 20, 2023/Article
The agenda outlines research priorities vital to advancing the profession.
