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PTJ Author Interview With Christopher Bise: First Provider Seen for Low Back Pain Influences Future Care

Jul 25, 2023/Podcast

What provider should you see for episodes of low back pain?

Quality Payment Program: What Physical Therapists Need to Know in 2026

Dec 22, 2025/Article

In this review: If you see Medicare patients, changes to the Quality Payment Program in 2026 may have an impact on your practice. Review APTA's resources on the QPP to figure out if you are an eligible provider or practice. If you already participate in QPP, read more to find out what changes are coming

APTA Mission Statement

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: States the association's mission statement.

Unbudgeted Expenses

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Outlines procedures related to unbudgeted expenses exceeding $75,000 not related to personnel.

Improving Payment for Physical Therapist Services

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

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2022 John H.P. Maley Lecture by Susan Whitney

Aug 14, 2022/Video

Susan Whitney, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivered the 27th John H. P. Maley Lecture, titled "Exercise Is Our Medicine."

APTA Websites, Mobile Applications and Forums Privacy Policy

APTA's Commitment to Privacy Last Updated: May 21, 2026

Coding for Timed Codes

Over the years there has been much confusion over the coding of minutes when billing private payers. APTA recommends billing be consistent to all payers.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Coronavirus Update, Sept. 8

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

CDC guidance for the fully vaccinated, new COVID-19 variant, vaccine effectiveness among the immunocompromised, and more.