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What Does a Physical Therapist Do for a Stanley Cup-Winning Team?

Sep 8, 2026/Article

The Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup last season, and among those celebrating was APTA member Nicholas Mahaffey, PT, DPT, SCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the team's rehab and sports science coordinator and physical therapist. Following the NHL’s team championship win,

APTA Analysis Reveals Greater Long-Term Payment Gains in Medicare Proposal

Sep 1, 2026/News

Years of APTA advocacy helped shape proposed changes that could improve Medicare payment, but member input is needed to finalize the change.

Now Available: Resources Offer a Practical Look at How PT Codes Are Valued

Sep 15, 2026/Article

APTA has recently released two new payment resources to support the association's strategic priority of advancing payment for physical therapist services.

PTJ Author Interview: Curriculum Reform on Evidence-Based Practice Competencies

Sep 15, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 16:16 Podcast Platforms Icons In 2015, France implemented a major reform of physical therapist education by extending programs from three years to five years and by revising the curriculum to embed evidence-based practice in clinical training. Listen as Associate Editor Jason Beneciuk,

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Appropriate Use of Designations

May 22, 2026/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

Support For Candidates For National Election

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: APTA is committed to having a diverse and inclusive elected leadership team.

Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, And Continuing Competence In Physical Therapy

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the concepts of continuing competence, lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.

Nondiscrimination

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: APTA opposes discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status.

Candidates Statements

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility to develop questions for candidate statements for individuals slated for national office.