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APTA Advisory: Humana Adopts Telehealth for PTs, OTs, SLPs

May 19, 2020/News

PTs can now bill the insurer for common therapy codes, delivered via telehealth, for the duration of the public health emergency.

Briar Cliff University Wins 2024 APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

May 8, 2025/Article

The Iowa program mobilized students in several ways to earn the top spot.

2025 APTA House of Delegates Motions Posted

Jun 3, 2025/News

APTA members can now access 48 motions that include seven proposed bylaws amendments that will be forwarded for consideration by the 2025 APTA House of Delegates when it convenes July 13-14 in Washington, D.C.

Get to Know APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management: An Interview With Academy President Stephanie Woelfel

Jul 1, 2025/Podcast

University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. Learn more about these two clinical specialties that both reward curiosity and problem-solving.

New APTA Member Benefit Clarifies Use of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Codes

Jan 10, 2022/News

An APTA-advocated fee schedule change opened up new codes to PTs. Our practice advisory helps you put them to use.

Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)

Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure

This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.

SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The

New Guidelines Support Physical Therapy's Role in Management of Osteoporosis

Apr 1, 2022/Review

The recommendations are focused on the ways PTs can help to affect the decline of bone mineral density.