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Mar 24, 2021/News
If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.
Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.
Apr 23, 2019/Article
Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
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
Apr 1, 2021/Column
Reminiscences of a PT and mother.
Nov 26, 2018/Perspective
Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.
Sep 14, 2021/News
The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.
Feb 3, 2021/Review
Two APTA academies, in collaboration with APTA national, have created a targeted set of recommendations.
Dec 15, 2020/Perspective
I personally believe that when we truly experience something with all our senses, we are better able to make a connection.