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5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Starting Physical Therapy School: A Nontraditional Student Perspective

Jan 23, 2019/Perspective

It was the fulfillment of a dream that was almost 20 years old. Now, I'm done with coursework and only have clinicals and boards to do before the big dream is finally a reality: Kelly Clark, physical therapist.

Physician Fee Schedule and QPP: A New Payment World Awaits PTs in 2019

Nov 2, 2018/News

Many PTs will face a new payment landscape beginning in January, now that CMS has finalized a rule that ends FLR and moves certain PTs into the Quality Payment Program.

APTA: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post-Stroke (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides evidence on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke.

Code Pairing Edits: Four Things To Know

Jan 25, 2021/Article

APTA successfully advocated for CMS to lift misguided coding edits, and we're working to bring commercial payers around.

The Therapeutic Alliance

Nov 20, 2018/Perspective

It must be one alliance between the patient, PT, and PTA. 

Section of the Month: Section on Women's Health

Jan 12, 2017/News

What does the section have to offer its student members?

2021 Presidential Address

Sep 11, 2021/Statement

APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, addressed the House of Delegates, Sept. 11, 2021.

Reasons to Ride a Bike

Nov 10, 2021/Podcast

Learn about the benefits of adding bicycling to your life, the challenges you may face, and how to overcome them.

Take It From the TOPS Study

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.

Final '22 Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule Ups the Ante on Price Transparency

Nov 9, 2021/Review

CMS establishes penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.0% pay increase.