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Virtual NEXT Now Open

Jun 3, 2020/News

APTA Virtual NEXT, the online-only version of the popular in-person conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CMS Clears Up Error in Description of Which CPT Code Combinations Won't Receive Full Payment

Apr 20, 2017/News

CMS is making changes that should allow for full payment of PT and OT evaluation and reevaluations code combinations.

Ethics in Practice: When Is Physical Therapy "Digital"?

Aug 1, 2022/Column

While technology shows promise for cutting-edge treatment, PTs and PTAs must ask the right questions to determine the best plan of care.

Mastering Our Own Magic in the Evolution Toward Precision Practice

Dec 6, 2022/Perspective

We have an unprecedented opportunity.

Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy: Essential Outcomes for Physical Therapist Entrance Into Practice

Jul 8, 2025/Report (Open Access)

This report provides defined performance outcomes for physical therapists at entrance into practice. These outcomes were determined after an iterative, national consensus-based process grounded in the physical therapy needs of society.

Rib-Pelvis Distance Test

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures presence of lumbar vertebral fracture.

Documentation Authority For Physical Therapist Services

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist servicesĀ are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.

Recommended Education on Trauma-Informed Care Across the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on education for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students about trauma-informed care.

Recommended Education That Includes Identifying Signs of Human Trafficking

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's recommendation that education regarding Human Trafficking to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Students.

Direct-to-Employer Physical Therapist Services

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P08-22-13-15: States APTA's supports for direct-to-employer physical therapist services to improve access, increase quality of care, and decrease health care costs.