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APTA Life Member Application

Jan 31, 2024/Form

Continue to enjoy APTA's many member benefits, stay connected, and support your profession—all at reduced dues rates.

APTA Retired Member Application

Jan 31, 2024/Form

Retired but still wanting to stay connected to your profession? Continue to enjoy APTA's many member benefits, stay connected, and support your profession—all at reduced dues rates.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Aug 1, 2024/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.

Position Paper: Medicare Patient Empowerment Act

Jul 15, 2021/Position Paper

This act would allow a Medicare beneficiary to enter into a direct contract with an eligible provider, including PTs, for any item or service covered by Medicare.

Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Sleep Health

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House positon: Supports collaboration between physical therapists and sleep medicine professionals to enhance the health and well-being of society.

Workforce Planning

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports and participates in workforce planning efforts with other stakeholders to meet the needs of the profession and society.

Congressional Sign-on Letter on Proposed Medicare Cuts

Aug 11, 2020/Comment Letters

93 bipartisan members of Congress have signed a letter saying these Medicare cuts will be "devastating for providers and will ultimately result in decreased access to care for patients."

APTA Hospital Readmission Handout

Oct 20, 2020/Handouts

APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the role that physical therapists play in reducing hospital readmissions.

APTA Practice Advisory: Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Codes Under Medicare

Mar 9, 2023/Resource

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule for 2022 adds five CPT codes for remote therapeutic monitoring that PTs may bill as of Jan. 1, 2022. Access details.

Patients With Pain: An Algorithm for Coordinated Care

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.