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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
Mar 3, 2022/Author
Roger Herr, PT, MPA, is APTA President for a three-year term of 2021 through 2023.
Sep 27, 2022/Article
APTA had plenty to say about the underutilization of physical therapy, the squeeze on payment, and the need for an overhaul of the system.
Mar 10, 2023/Review
Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.
Jun 16, 2023/Article
More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.
Apr 10, 2024/Perspective
As I am sitting here writing this article, I cannot help but think that it will not amount to the ones that have come before it on this subject. I look for inspiration through different sources, but it only amplifies the voice in the back of my mind reminding me that it will fall short of
Nov 18, 2025/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting
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Apr 29, 2021/Podcast
After years of working with patients, Sara DeMars, PT, DPT, has learned the power that words and word choice can have when working with patients. Sara believes that through being aware of our verbal communication and avoiding broad language we can actually make a big impact when it comes to patient
Jun 1, 2020/Feature
How can PTs apply change theory and change behavior to patients and clients to help improve outcomes?