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TRICARE Guidelines for Payment

Apr 1, 2020/Article

TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.

Tiered Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reevaluation CPT Codes

Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.

Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Infectious Disease Control

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership Graduates Recognized

Nov 24, 2021/News

The 19 members of the 2021 class of fellows honed their leadership skills as the award-winning program approaches its 10th year.

Self-Care Is Crucial. How Are You Doing?

Sep 17, 2021/News

A new campaign from APTA and Hyperice encourages PTs, PTAs, and others to be attentive to their own physical and emotional health.

Active&Fit Direct Program Now Available to APTA Members

Apr 14, 2021/News

The program includes fitness center membership, access to exercise videos, and more, offered only through participating organizations.

September Advocacy Roundup: How to Use APTA’s Direct Access Report

Sep 17, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 18:59 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs at APTA, and William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, discuss APTA’s recent report on direct access to PT services.

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for Acute Low Back Pain Via Referral From Orthopedist

45-year-old male 3 days after onset of acute low back pain (LBP) with (L) LE pain into posterior thigh to knee.