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APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

October Is National Physical Therapy Month: See How APTA Helps You Celebrate

Sep 2, 2025/News

APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the

Understanding Long COVID From a PT Perspective

Dec 1, 2022/Feature

Physical therapists are ideally suited to help people who are experiencing lingering effects of COVID-19.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

Groundbreaking Physical Therapy Leader Helen Blood Dies

Nov 2, 2021/News

Blood was a strong advocate for PTAs, and a champion for the role PTs and PTAs can play in community service.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Down Syndrome (DS)

Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.

Strategies To Increase Enrollment of Underrepresented Minorities in Physical Therapy Programs

Nov 24, 2021/Perspective

Zoher Kapasi, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, reminds us that a diverse workforce begins with diverse student populations in PT and PTA education programs.

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.

Instruction Guide: Physical Therapy Observation Log

The observation log is a valuable tool for physical therapy students to document their hands-on experiences and reflections in various clinical settings.