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A Rush to TKA? Study Finds Low Rates of Conservative Knee OA Treatment

Jun 25, 2021/Review

Data from nearly 1 million Medicare patients also suggests that in some parts of the country, TKA occurs after only a few provider visits.

A Deepening Footprint

Dec 1, 2018/Feature

Across the country, PTs are stepping into primary care roles. The journey to wider integration is under way, but obstacles remain.

An Unwise Move

Feb 1, 2017/Column

A student finds that a simple favor wasn't simple after all.

Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.

What Your Peers Have to Say About Why They Love Physical Therapy

Oct 5, 2022/Roundup

Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with these stories from members about what locked in their love for the profession.

Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ)

Jan 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures effect of symptoms on quality of life and participation.

Wheelchair User’s Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI)

Oct 28, 2014/Test & Measure

The WUSPI is a self-report measure of shoulder pain experienced during functional activities.

APTA Members: AMA Seeks Your Help on New CPT Code Values

Jun 13, 2022/News

Be on the lookout for an email requesting your input on values for new CPT codes on caregiver training without the patient present.

APTA Adopts New Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy Profession

Nov 25, 2025/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.