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APTA produced a podcast series on CPT evaluation codes that provides a general overview of the physical therapy initial evaluation code changes and addresses common challenges to accurate reporting. With five episodes ranging from five to eight minutes each, the individual podcasts are convenient for
Sep 21, 2026/Article
Clarence W. "Clancy" Hultgren, PT, CAE, passed away on Aug. 5, at the age of 96. An APTA member for 68 years, Hultgren dedicated much of his career to advancing the profession through a broad range of leadership and service roles within the association.
Jan 21, 2015/Test & Measure
Measures impact of MS on the individual's walking ability (self-report).
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the use of external bracing for patients (neurologically intact) with thoracic or lumbar burst fractures.
Jul 17, 2024/Test & Measure
SEBT is a reliable, responsive, and clinically relevant tool often used in the return to sport phase of rehabilitation. It is a simple yet challenging test to perform, and it can be time-consuming.
Apr 1, 2015/Feature
A long but successful walk to recovery.
APTA offers physical therapy resources in Spanish. Access resources such as clinical practice guidelines, PTJ articles, Learning Center courses, and information for consumers.
Sep 19, 2025/News
The advisory outlines documentation responsibilities and legal and regulatory considerations for this emerging technology.
Nov 21, 2022/Statement
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. As expected, CMS is moving forward with harmful cuts to the conversion factor, a significant element in calculating payment. These cuts affect 27 specialties, including physical therapy, and
Oct 1, 2018/Column
Surviving a tornado reinforced a PT's career path.