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The State(s) of Direct Access

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?

Determining the Best Choice

Apr 1, 2015/Column

When decision making is a family affair.

Everything You Need to Know About Supervision

Feb 1, 2025/Feature

Changes to Medicare in 2025 will impact requirements for PT supervision of PTAs. Do they make direct supervision obsolete?

Advancements in Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Oct 1, 2024/Feature

Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.

Turning Evidence Into Everyday Practice: Inside APTA’s CPG Library

Feb 1, 2026/Article

How rigorous research powers this practical resource to help clinicians with confident decision-making.

Getting on Board With Specialist Certification

Jul 1, 2022/Feature

Board certification in physical therapy specialty areas has been evolving since its beginnings. Here are some of the latest developments.

How PTs Can Help Those in Addiction Recovery

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

A look at why PTs are well-suited to help patients who have substance use disorders.

Making the Most Out of August's Congressional Recess

Jul 1, 2023/Feature

There is power in numbers: Start now to set up meetings with your legislators during their August break.

Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What PTs Need to Know, Part 1

Jul 24, 2026/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POPQ or POP-Q)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

The original POPQ uses nine points in the vaginal wall to determine level of prolapse, while the simplified POPQ uses only four.