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News From NEXT: How One Hospital Implemented Direct Access

Jun 17, 2019/News

A panel of PTs from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York explained how that institution implemented direct access (DA) to physical therapist services during a June 13 session at APTA's 2019 NEXT Conference and Exposition. They then advised attendees how to operationalize DA at their own

Keep Moving — And Giving Back: Get Ready for National Physical Therapy Month

Aug 30, 2021/Roundup

October is coming up sooner than you think. Now's the time to plan for how you'll celebrate the profession — and your role in it.

APTA Women's Leadership Summit Brings Connection, Insights to Sold-Out Audience

Nov 1, 2024/Feature

The event, part of APTA Leadership Congress, featured a diverse community of peers and experts, including those outside the profession.

APTA Women's Leadership Summit Brought Connection, Insights to Sold-Out Audience

Jul 31, 2024/Article

The event, part of APTA Leadership Congress, featured a diverse community of peers and experts, including those outside the profession.

Researchers Find 'Only Positive Effects' From PTs in Primary Care Role

Mar 18, 2019/Review

Researchers find that patients triaged by a PT for MSK disorders fare just as well — and in some respects, better — than those who are seen by a physician general practitioner.

Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

Recommended Reading for Understanding Ethics in the Profession

Feb 16, 2023/Article

The Ethics and Judicial Committee picked their top 10 articles of relevance for PTs, PTAs, and students in 2023.

Tracking Changes in the Regulatory Environment

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Updates, tips, and resources.

Moving Toward Understanding Closing the Gap Between Educators in Physical Therapy Education

Apr 28, 2021/Perspective

How do we address the "disconnect" between the academy and the clinical environment?

APTA Media Corps

APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.