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Mar 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! Grab the popcorn: Lauren Snowdon, PT, DPT, professor
Sep 21, 2018/News
This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.
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
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.
Aug 27, 2018/Perspective
It's a short and simple question and answering it used to make me uncomfortable, although it never should have.
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).
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.
Nov 21, 2018/News
APTA unveiled a 1-stop source for information on everything from sponsored awards to federal student loan forgiveness opportunities.
May 2, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association supports H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Greg Muphy, MD, R-N.C., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. H.R. 879 would eliminate the 2.8% Medicare payment
Feb 13, 2018/Article
BFRT is part of the professional scope of practice for physical therapists.