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Defining Moment: Opening a New Door

Dec 8, 2023/Podcast

Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.

2020 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jul 1, 2020/Video

This inaugural lecture, delivered by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, debuted on July 1, 2020.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies

Report: Prior Authorization Use Among Medicare Advantage Plans Raises Questions

Feb 14, 2023/News

In findings that support APTA's advocacy with CMS, an analysis of data from MA firms points to the need for greater transparency.

New CPT Evaluation Codes Are Here

Feb 1, 2017/Column

What you need to know about the changes.

Making a House an Accessible Home: The Role of PTs

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Changing demographics, rising health care costs, and disability-related regulations all are driving a movement to help people stay in their own homes for as long as possible. PTs are an important resource in these efforts.

Compact but Growing

Jun 1, 2020/Column

An increasing number of states are joining the Physical Therapy Compact.

Pro Bono Practice: Serving the Public Good

Jun 1, 2025/Feature

A look at ways physical therapists are working with uninsured and underinsured patients.