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Public Policy Efforts To Improve Consumer Access To Physical Therapists

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Public policy and payment efforts to improve consumer access to physical therapists.

What a Difference a Year Makes: Member Author Reflections on 2020 (and Hopes for 2021)

Dec 30, 2020/Perspective

Lessons learned and hopes from the future from a dozen APTA member-authors.

Improving Outcomes in the Emergency Department: Research on the Value of Physical Therapy

Oct 30, 2020/Handouts

APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the value, impact, and benefits of having physical therapists in the emergency department.

Study: Burnout Comes at a (Literal) Cost to Organizations

Jun 4, 2019/Review

A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.

Information for Media

APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.

Mercer U. Earns Top Spot in APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

Jan 11, 2023/News

It's the second win in a row for the program, which integrates advocacy into its curriculum in ways that inspire involvement.

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

Federal Advocacy Forum Participants Take the PT Message to Capitol Hill

Mar 29, 2017/News

This year, FAF participants pressed support of three important pieces of legislation.

Asking the Right Questions About Telehealth

Mar 23, 2020/News

It's not enough to ask if telehealth is permitted by a state agency or payer: You need to ask specific questions to understand what you can and can't do.

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

APTA’s "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services" report is a strategic resource designed to equip health care leaders with the scientific evidence they need to address opposition to direct access and drive meaningful change.