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Defining Moment: Through the Open Door

Aug 1, 2024/Column

A PT's journey with rock climbing and movement science.

Defining Moment | The Patient You Dread

Feb 1, 2026/Column

What one difficult patient taught a physical therapist about bias, burnout, and the human side of effective care.

The Pandemic’s Current Impact on DPT Education

Jun 1, 2021/Feature

Part one of APTA Magazine's special issue on physical therapist education.

Shockwave Therapy in Physical Therapy: The Sound of Healing

Dec 1, 2025/Article

Exploring the benefits, evidence, and potential drawbacks of using shockwave therapy to support patient recovery.

The Consumer Awareness Campaign for the Profession's Future

Feb 1, 2026/Feature

Backed by fresh consumer data, PT For Future Me provides members with tools to elevate awareness, access, and demand for care.

Rude Welcome

Nov 1, 2015/Column

This PT should seek treatment for a cold shoulder. The last of 3 scenarios on the various faces of bullying and their ethical ramifications.

Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy Patient Scenarios

Nov 13, 2018/Article

APTA staff provide interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, regarding the delivery of outpatient physical therapy services.

Alliance in Medicare Integrity (AIM) Support Letter Against Referral for Profit

Apr 19, 2019/Comment Letters

The Alliance for Integrity in Medicare -- a broad coalition of medical specialty, laboratory, radiation oncology, and medical imaging groups committed to ending the practice of inappropriate physician self-referral.

Clinical Recommendations to Guide Physical Therapy Practice for Huntington Disease

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

Position Paper: The Prevent Interruptions In Physical Therapy Act

Mar 22, 2024/Position Paper

Using these arrangements, providers are able to ensure that their patient care does not lapse and that appointments are not missed at the same clinic.