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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.
Aug 13, 2024/Article
No single database provides access to every journal or magazine article ever published. Here are places to start your research quest.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.
Apr 14, 2025/Annual Report
APTA is committed to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Through this mission, our work in 2024 remained focused on what matters most to our members. Our unwavering advocacy led to historic wins, and the resources we created helped members
Nov 17, 2022/Podcast
From prior authorization to telehealth and more, 2022 was a busy year for legislation affecting PTs, PTAs, and patients. APTA staff experts discuss major wins, the evolving Medicaid picture, and what to expect at the state level in 2023.
Feb 10, 2021/Podcast
Two PTs discuss their career journeys and things to consider when pursuing a PhD.
Apr 24, 2024/News
The new policy, which faces strong opposition from researchers, will be put on hold while CMS reviews "comments and concerns."
Sep 24, 2025/News
After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Berg Balance Scale for Multiple Sclerosis
Jul 9, 2025/News
APTA urges the insurer to revise the policy and has created a template letter for members to add their voices to the advocacy effort.
