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AOTA, APTA, and ASHA Joint Statement and Call for Professional Action on COVID-19 Vaccination and Education

Aug 2, 2021/News

Individually and collectively, we are committed to addressing this public health crisis with the best information, evidence, and resources.

Coronavirus Update: Nov. 24

Nov 24, 2020/Roundup

Hospitals at capacity, delirium in older adults as a COVID symptom, long-term lung infection, and more.

Researcher Spotlight

Dec 1, 2024/Article

Jim Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA, takes stock of his research journey and the challenges that remain.

Draft HHS Report Backs Nonpharmacological Pain Management, Calls for Better Payer Coverage of Physical Therapy

Jan 8, 2019/News

Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including

Busting Payment Myths, Part 8: Wherefore the Payment Cut?

Jan 29, 2021/Perspective

PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Formalizes Relationship With APTA

Jan 22, 2021/News

The new agreement strengthens a longstanding relationship to support physical therapy research.

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.

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.

Pain Management Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding and knowledge in pain management.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Physical Therapy Profession

May 25, 2021/Report

This follow-up report includes new data based on a March-April, 2021, survey of PTs and PTAs.