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Aug 1, 2019/Feature
Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and educators work to bring in newcomers.
Oct 1, 2018/Feature
When PTs snooze on broaching the subject of sleep health, patients and clients lose.
Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
Jan 26, 2024/News
A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."
Jan 23, 2024/Podcast
Direct access, the compact, and more.
Nov 17, 2025/News
On Nov. 12, the longest shutdown in U.S. history ended after both the Senate and House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill that the president immediately signed into law. The legislation funds military construction, veterans' affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative
Jan 21, 2026/News
In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive
May 4, 2020/Article
This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.
Dec 14, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
This position statement, last updated in 2021, lays out the association's support for well-balanced productivity requirements that respect clinical judgment and improve providers' work experience.
Jul 19, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
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