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Special Olympics and Physical Therapy: Together Again

Jul 19, 2022/Perspective

Physical therapists have been involved with Special Olympics almost since its inception.

CMS Proposes Changes to MIPS for the 2020 Reporting Year

Sep 12, 2019/Article

In January 2019, APTA published answers to some common MIPS questions. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2020, which includes 4 major changes to MIPS that are relevant to physical therapists (PTs).

2022 Scholars Capstone Projects

Throughout 2022, APTA Leadership Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.

Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

Mar 6, 2018/Review

Nearly a third of patients prescribed physical activity have functional limitations that could interfere with their ability to follow the directives.

PTs Change Lives Flyer

Mar 1, 2021/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.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

My Nontraditional Journey in Pursuing This Incredible Career

Jul 9, 2019/Perspective

I divorced my career as a TV broadcaster and decided to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 18, 2025/News

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as

APTA to CMS: It’s Time to Reduce Admin Burden and Simplify the Delivery of Care

Jun 16, 2025/Article

The association has taken the lead on advocating for regulatory reforms and deregulation to improve the delivery of physical therapy.

President's Statement on Supreme Court Decision: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Jun 27, 2022/Statement

Pelvic health decisions should be made between patients and their medical providers.