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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
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.
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and the patients it serves takes many forms. These individuals represent that diversity.
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?
Mar 8, 2017/Review
Researchers have amassed 12 years' worth of data that shows how extended viewing habits can impact knee extensor strength.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.
Mar 1, 2019/Column
Tapping into the power of perspective.
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.