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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

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.

PTJ: New Workforce Forecast Projects PT Shortages Through 2037

Mar 4, 2025/News

Original survey data from APTA provides unique input to the forecast’s findings.

APTA Report Points to Hiring Challenges for Outpatient Practices Amid Growth

Oct 16, 2024/News

A new report from APTA and APTA Private Practice can help you better understand the current hiring environment for PTs and PTAs.

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.

Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching

Awards

This award is for clinical or academic educators who have been actively engaged for a minimum of 5 years in entry or advanced levels of formal education for upcoming physical therapy professionals.

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.

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.

Digital Health Companies Respond to APTA Efforts for Consumer Transparency

Sep 12, 2022/News

To date, nine companies have pledged that PTs will be involved in any services promoted as physical therapy.