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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.

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.

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

Physical Therapy and the Internet of Things

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.

Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy

Jul 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the evaluation, treatment, and overall management of women who are pregnant.

Role of Physical Therapy In Health Management For People With Chronic Disability

May 14, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the role of physical therapy in health management for people with chronic disease.

PTs Change Lives Flyer

Dec 31, 2025/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the profession of physical therapy, the DPT education pathway, and provides links to additional resources to find more information.

PTAs Change Lives Flyer

Dec 31, 2025/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the PTA education pathway and provides links to additional resources to find more information.

Direct-to-Employer Services: Why PTs Should Work With Employers to Manage Population Health

Sep 14, 2021/Position Paper

There are plenty of good reasons for PTs to work directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.