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APTA State Chapters Fuel Legislative Wins in 2025

Aug 6, 2025/News

As the 2025 legislative season has come to a close in most states, many APTA chapters achieved significant victories that improve payment, address provider credentialing, and reduce administrative burden.

Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.

New APTA-Backed Bill Would Enable All PTs To Avoid Interruptions in Care

Mar 9, 2021/News

PTs in certain areas already are allowed to secure substitute care for patients. This legislation opens it up to all PTs.

Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 18, 2025/News

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as

Promoting Health Through Physical Activity: PTJ Has the Evidence You Need

Oct 14, 2020/Roundup

The association's journal provides evidence to help PTs increase their patients’ physical activity.

New National Academies Report Calls for Better Research on Women's Health Issues

Aug 9, 2024/News

Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.

Top 10 APTA Magazine Articles of 2021

Dec 27, 2021/Roundup

The pandemic's effects, emerging practice settings, and the profession's future were just some of the topics grabbing readers' attention.

That's the Spirit - Right?

Apr 1, 2017/Column

When imprecision leaves room for judgment.

APTA Advocacy Win: Defense Dept. to Roll Out System-Wide Direct Access to PTs

Jan 26, 2024/News

A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."

CMS to Study Administrative Burden of MIPS; PTs Can Participate

Feb 28, 2018/News

CMS wants to engage in a study to gain a better understanding of the administrative burdens associated with MIPS.