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Finding My Purpose — and Myself — Through Service

Oct 3, 2022/Perspective

When I first met Mr. Fernandez (name changed to conceal his identity) 10 years ago, he resided in an assisted living facility in Mexico.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Social Determinants of Health

Jul 3, 2019/News

Health care is one thing. But the context of that care, the constellation of factors that can affect health for individuals and entire communities? That's something else entirely—and physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapy education programs are engaged.

Does It Pay to Outsource Billing and Collection?

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

There are pros, cons, savings, and costs-not all of them economic.

Call for volunteers for 2020 House of Delegates

Feb 3, 2020/News

We are seeking student volunteers to serve as ushers at the 2020 APTA House of Delegates in Phoenix, Arizona, June 1-3, 2020. 

Health Disparities as COVID-19 Spreads: What the PT Profession Can Do

Apr 23, 2020/Article

Speakers explore the roles the physical therapy community can play in mitigating not only COVID-19, but health disparities in general.

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

The Perils of Passivity

Mar 1, 2015/Column

When a mandate impedes best practice.

Humana Lifts Prior Authorization Requirements for Physical Therapist Services

Dec 28, 2017/News

In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.

From PT in Motion Magazine: An Ethical Energy Crisis

May 9, 2017/News

What happens when motivation runs up against professional ethics?

Physical Therapy and the Internet of Things

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.