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Study: Referral to Physical Therapy for LBP Reduces Odds of Later Opioid Prescription—Even When Patients Don't Follow Up on the Referral

Jan 2, 2018/Review

"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."

APTA State Chapters Fuel Legislative Wins in 2025

Aug 6, 2025/News

As the 2025 legislative season has come to a close in most states, many APTA chapters achieved significant victories that improve payment, address provider credentialing, and reduce administrative burden.

Taking a Stand

Oct 1, 2017/Column

The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.

UnitedHealthcare Announces New Pilot Program to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services as Result of Collaboration With APTA

Jun 24, 2019/News

UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.

Long COVID: Comparing the WHO Definition With CDC's

Oct 19, 2021/News

There are many similarities, but WHO's recent clinical case definition includes elements that are worth noting by PTs and payers.

Study: Dedicated COVID-19 Rehab Units in Hospitals Are Effective

Feb 19, 2021/Review

A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.

Considering Providing Dry Needling Services?

Mar 1, 2021/Column

Understand your professional, legal, and personal scopes of practice.

Outpatient Therapy Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Calculator

Jan 22, 2024/Members Only

APTA's outpatient therapy fee schedule spreadsheet helps you determine your payment for services under Medicare.

US House Members Echo APTA, Coalition Members' Call for Reduced Use of Prior Authorization by Medicare Advantage Plans

Oct 15, 2018/News

A bipartisan group of 103 legislators signed on to a request for investigations around the use of prior authorization in MA.

We Want More

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

My APTA love story began when I realized that APTA was my home for that "more."