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Jan 1, 2017/Infographic
Three new codes—97161, 97162, and 97163—replace the single 97001 CPT code for physical therapy evaluation
Jul 1, 2024/Feature
APTA has the resources you need to understand the changes to CMS' Quality Payment Program.
Apr 6, 2026/Annual Report
As APTA moved through the final year of its 2022–2025 strategic plan, our mission continued to guide every effort: building a unified community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. In 2025, that focus translated into historic advocacy successes and impactful
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.
Jul 1, 2018/Feature
Cyclists stay on a healthy and steady course with the help of physical therapy.
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.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.
Aug 13, 2024/Article
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