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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Sep 19, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Outlines indemnification of the association's Directors, officers, staff or appointees for any loss which such individuals shall become legally obligated to pay.
Aug 1, 2018/Website
This webpage from APTA's consumer-focused ChoosePT.com website provides an overview of the intervention, related equipment used, and the PT's role.
Jan 1, 2021/Resource
To commemorate APTA's centennial, the association has published a fully illustrated book enumerating 100 of the association's and profession's greatest moments.
We're here to support our 100,000 PT, PTA, and student members.
Jul 30, 2019/News
Despite serious questions and criticisms from APTA, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and other stakeholders, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to move ahead with its plans to require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when therapy
Jun 1, 2020/Statement
APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, provided her annual address on June 1.
Oct 28, 2019/Interview
The 2019 Minority Scholarship Award winners provided their perspectives on leadership, professional goals, and what inspires them.
Feb 18, 2019/Article
We looked back at some ground-breaking African American PTs who achieved greatness despite obstacles, transforming the profession along the way.
Feb 8, 2019/News
Beginning this year, Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP) applies to qualifying physical therapists (PTs). Does that mean you? The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently updated its QPP participation lookup resource to reflect the rules for 2019. APTA recommends that even