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Support APTA's payment advocacy related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Feb 25, 2026/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
Apr 29, 2021/Podcast
Defining Moment: A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.
May 1, 2021/Feature
To fully heal and regain mobility, patients need quality sleep. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.
See recent awards won by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Jun 6, 2022/Roundup
The profession's education accreditation body is achieving current goals while shaping the future. Here's an overview of what's happening.
Feb 26, 2025/News
If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.
Jan 17, 2025/Article
APTA Magazine brought members content that explores the issues the profession is talking about in 2024.
Jun 21, 2022/Review
Researchers say the CMS telehealth waivers worked and should be made permanent.
Dec 1, 2017/Column
Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.