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Physical Therapy in the News: November 2025

Dec 3, 2025/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

A Deathly Silence

Oct 1, 2016/Column

Should a physical therapist tell a patient that she is terminally ill?

Transition DPT FAQs

The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred

The Nuances of Working With Commercial Payers

Mar 1, 2023/Feature

It's about speaking up in the right ways to the right people at the right time.

Joined at the Hip

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Questions about some joint moves.

A Direct Challenge

Oct 1, 2019/Column

When general supervision is legal but problematic.

New Report Confirms Health Outcomes Are Improved When Virtual MSK Care Is Guided by a PT

Jun 5, 2024/Open Access

The independent evaluation supports APTA’s position that digital physical therapy services only be performed or directed by licensed PTs.

Failure to Report

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.

APTA-Backed Legislation Would Allow for Inflation-Adjusted Fee Schedule Payment

Apr 14, 2023/News

The bill could help reverse the Medicare system's downward payment spiral. Now's the time to voice your support.

The Perils of Passivity

Mar 1, 2015/Column

When a mandate impedes best practice.