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APTA-Supported Lymphedema Act Passes House

Nov 18, 2022/News

The legislation allowing Medicare to cover compression treatments now can be rolled into a larger package.

'It's not about having this 25-point plan.' Four PTs share advice for new grads

Aug 1, 2023/Podcast

Tips on finding mentors, negotiating contracts, and more.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

New Report: Outpatient Practices Faced 'Significant' Employee Vacancy Rates

Sep 21, 2022/News

In a midyear survey most owners cited relocation, pay, and work-life balance as the main reasons behind employee loss.

HHS Secretary to APTA: No Time for Complacency at this Moment in Health Care

Aug 17, 2022/News

In remarks that ranged from the fee schedule to long COVID, Xavier Becerra stressed the role PTs and PTAs can play in fostering change.

It Takes a Moose, Sometimes

Mar 1, 2016/Column

A reminder of the power of community.

Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

Physical Therapist Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Practice Profile

Jan 1, 2018/Resource

This report presents data on the number of patients seen by therapists and the number of patient visits as a measure of productivity.

Transition DPT FAQs

The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred