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Ransomware and Other Cybercrimes in the Age of COVID-19

Feb 1, 2021/Feature

The incidence of hackers holding computer data for ransom was already rising. Then the pandemic hit.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

Addressing Health Disparities in Physical Therapist Care

Aug 1, 2024/Feature

Special issues of PTJ will spotlight health disparities and the profession's responsibility to identify and ameliorate them.

Movement System Timeline

May 22, 2024/Resource

The following is a timeline outlining the work of various member groups to move the movement system concept forward.

Payment and Regulatory Update: July 20, 2022

Jul 20, 2022/Members Only

Topics discussed: PHE update, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Home Health Rule, Commercial Payer Update.

Payment and Regulatory Update: Nov. 30, 2022

Nov 30, 2022/Members Only

Topics discussed: 2023 Medicare Fee Schedule, 2023 Home Health Rule, Commercial Payer Update.

Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.

5 Things I Learned From My First Year of PT School

Jul 27, 2022/Perspective

In addition to learning the fundamentals of my chosen profession, I learned a lot about myself during my first year of PT school.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Noridian Updated Guidance on Plan of Care Signature

Oct 14, 2025/News

On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and

Appropriate Use of Designations

May 22, 2026/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.