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Mar 1, 2021/Column
Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.
Feb 25, 2020/News
CMS says that PTs and PTAs with Physical Therapy Compact privileges are considered valid license-holders for purposes of meeting Medicare licensure requirements.
Feb 21, 2018/News
PTs take note: the 59 modifier is a potential red flag for CMS and commercial payers.
Jan 1, 2020/Open Access
Get access to APTA member publications like PTJ, APTA Magazine, and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
May 3, 2022/Test & Measure
The OMNI Picture System is a collection of category scales used for rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
Dec 10, 2025/Report
This report from APTA provides a snapshot of the demographic makeup of the physical therapy workforce. It uses data from APTA's 2025 Physical Therapy Profile Survey, along with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, and various other sources to describe
Feb 1, 2006/Resource
The Realm-Individual Process-Situation model of ethical decision-making — often called the RIPS model — was developed to address the various influences on the clinician's decisions.
Oct 26, 2022/News
The crossover into a new year could have implications on allowances for virtual supervision of PTAs and telehealth.
Aug 5, 2020/Podcast
T.J. Cantwell of FSBPT answers some common questions about the PT Compact, including requirements for eligibility, what happens if you move, and much more.