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Oct 16, 2025/Resource
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.
Apr 10, 2026/Resource
This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.
Oct 21, 2019/News
A Senate committee presses for more concerted efforts to prevent falls among the elderly—including wider access to physical therapy.
Sep 5, 2024/News
This year, the focus is on falls prevention — something every PT and PTA plays a role in.
Jul 23, 2019/News
Physical therapists (PTs) and other providers who furnish services through home health agencies that bill Medicare will face an entirely new payment system beginning in January, 2020—one in which demonstrating the value of a particular intervention will be key. A new multidisciplinary webinar that includes
Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.
Dec 14, 2022/Resource
On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization Director-General declared the escalating global mpox outbreak a public health emergency. Access details.
May 8, 2018/News
Calling all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students: your service is needed at the upcoming Special Olympics US National Games in Seattle July 1-6, 2018.
Sep 8, 2022/Report
Gain insights into the state of the current workforce and benchmark your staffing situation.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
