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Medicare Opt-Out Advocacy

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

Supervision of Students Under Medicare Part B

May 22, 2019/Article

Get clarification on the circumstances under which students may participate in the provision of outpatient therapy services to Medicare patients.

APTA Advocacy Win: Defense Dept. to Roll Out System-Wide Direct Access to PTs

Jan 26, 2024/News

A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."

Viewpoints: May 2023

May 1, 2023/Article

Kudos to two recent Defining Moment authors, and a PT with a rare condition works to remember her “why.”

Information for Media

APTA's public relations staff respond to media requests and connect reporters with APTA staff and physical therapy spokespersons, as appropriate.

The 10 Best States in Which to Practice

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

What's the best state in which to practice physical therapy?

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs help patients with TKA recover, improve activity and participation, and progress to maximal outcomes.

Get Ready for National PT Month With New Tools and Graphics

Sep 5, 2024/News

This year, the focus is on falls prevention — something every PT and PTA plays a role in.

Directory of Transition DPT Programs

The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for physical therapists licensed in the United States.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2022

Jul 13, 2022/Roundup

APTA member achievements, plus insights and reflections shared with the media.