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New Medicare Home Health Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Jan 29, 2019/News

Private practice physical therapists (PTs) aren't the only ones facing major changes in the way Medicare provides reimbursement: PTs and other providers in the home health setting will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning next year. APTA can help you get up to speed. Coming in early March:

Supervision of Students Under Medicare Part B

May 22, 2019/Article

Get clarification on the circumstances under which students may participate in the provision of outpatient therapy services to Medicare patients.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Jul 18, 2025/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.

BMJ: Guideline Strongly Recommends Against Arthroscopy for 'Nearly All' Patients With Knee OA or Meniscal Tears

May 12, 2017/News

A new guideline makes a strong recommendation against the use of arthroscopy in nearly all patients with degenerative knee disease. Instead, authors recommend conservative treatment for nearly all patients.

Providing Onsite Physical Therapist Services

Jul 1, 2019/Feature

These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.

Class Struggle

May 1, 2015/Column

When the educational team needs educating.

Senate Report Calls for More Emphasis on Falls Prevention

Oct 21, 2019/News

A Senate committee presses for more concerted efforts to prevent falls among the elderly—including wider access to physical therapy.

2023 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 15, 2023/Video

By joining forces with other stakeholders, we can collectively work toward enhancing the overall quality of health care and public health outcomes.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2022

Jul 13, 2022/Roundup

APTA member achievements, plus insights and reflections shared with the media.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs also identify postoperative complications, both in the postoperative period and years later.