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Advocacy in Action: Prior Authorization Comment Letters from Members, Part 3

Mar 6, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.

New Report Looks at Link Between Surgery-Related Opioid Prescriptions, Later Opioid Abuse

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

Study: Dedicated COVID-19 Rehab Units in Hospitals Are Effective

Feb 19, 2021/Review

A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.

Spare No Expanse

Oct 1, 2017/Column

Looking beyond the clinic for wellness-client options.

APTA Pelvic Health: Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

May 1, 2017/CPG

Recommendations for clinical reasoning processes in the examination and intervention of females with prenatal pelvic girdle pain.

Patient Protections

Mar 1, 2020/Article

What are the federal expectations for providers when it comes to non-discrimination, disability access, and the rights of patients with limited English proficiency?

Big Win: CMS Extends Temporary Telehealth Use to All Facility-Based Settings

May 22, 2023/News

APTA pressed for the changes, which now allow PTs in SNFs, home health, and rehab agencies to continue providing telehealth under Medicare.

Overhead Athletes and Salvaging Total Arc of Motion

Jan 2, 2019/Perspective

My problems could have been avoided if there was at least one person who advocated for preventive care.

PTJ Author Interview: Understanding Barriers to Clinical Practice Guideline Use

Jul 15, 2025/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Matthew Schumacher, PT, DPT, DSc, Kyle Cottone, PT, DPT, DSc, and Laura Siviter, PT, DPT, DSc, about their recently published study, which identified six themes related to barriers to clinical practice guideline implementation for low back

Survey Findings Drive New APTA Advocacy Resources on Administrative Burden

Nov 12, 2025/News

The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges