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Chapter and Section COVID-19 Events

Jun 1, 2020/Article

Access a listing of events offered by APTA chapters, sections, and academies on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patient Driven Payment Model

The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

Cash-Based Practice

PTs are using a variety of cash-based practice models to meet their patients' needs.

NIH Exoskeleton Shows Promise in Treating Crouch Gait in Children With CP

Aug 30, 2017/News

Researchers from NIH believe they've come up with an exoskeleton with the right combination of features to treat crouch gait in children with CP —the device improves knee extension but does so in a way that allows wearers to use their own muscles.

Your Career

APTA is here to support you throughout your career as a PT or PTA.

Resources for Early-Career PTs and PTAs

APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.

Defining Moment: Finding a Place to Call Home

Mar 12, 2024/Podcast

One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.

Guidelines to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education Partnerships

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Provides guidelines and describes aspects of the clinical partner site, the site coordinator of clinical education, and the clinical instructor that are necessary to promote excellence in clinical education.

Donald E. Tepper

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Donald E. Tepper was editor of APTA's monthly memberhip magazine until his retirement in Nov. 2021. Before joining the association in 2001, he served in a number of communications and public relations positions with other national Washington-based associations, including the National Industrial Traffic

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.