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Fair Physical Therapy Copays Advocacy

Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.

Gregory Hicks Appointed to APTA’s Board of Directors

Jul 31, 2019/News

Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been appointed by the APTA Board of Directors (Board) to complete the leadership term of Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, DPT, MBA, MA, following her death in June this year. Hicks, who has been an APTA member for 17 years, is chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at

PTJ Author Interview With Matthew Miller: The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Nov 14, 2023/Podcast

Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.

APTA's Virtual Celebration of Diversity Event a Success

Nov 2, 2020/News

The transition to an online format amplified support for the Minority Scholarship Fund — and there's still time to donate.

2025 APTA National Elections Ballot

Welcome to the 2025 APTA National Elections Ballot! 2025 APTA National Elections will elect four-year terms in the offices of Secretary, Vice Speaker, and Director, and three-year terms on the Nominating Committee. Please see below for further details regarding each candidate. Please review the APTA

APTA Impact: DOD Told to Consider Expanding the PT's Primary Care Role

Dec 20, 2022/News

An APTA-backed House committee directive says the Department of Defense could save money and increase readiness with PTs.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

Supervision of Physical Therapy Aides Under Medicare

Jan 8, 2020/Article

Physical therapy aides must be used carefully depending on the Medicare setting.

Finding My Way: “Go set the world on fire”

Nov 14, 2017/Perspective

As a DPT student, Efosa Guobadia imagined he might spend his career as the physical therapist for a professional football team, tending to famous athletes. Instead, he spends a significant amount of time trending to those in need in developing countries.  In this episode of "Finding My Way," Efosa quotes