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Protecting the Protectors

May 1, 2017/Feature

Tactical athletes-firefighters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel-make it their mission to keep Americans safe. Across the country, PTs are committed to returning the favor.

Outstanding Physical Therapist Resident Award

This award honors recent residency graduates in order to recognize the intrinsic value of post-professional training and thereby promote and provide for the development and accreditation of residency education programs in physical therapy.

CMS Requests Accelerated Medicaid Provider Revalidations: What PTs Need to Know

Apr 27, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has asked all state Medicaid agencies to conduct a "swift revalidation" of certain Medicaid providers identified as high‑risk for fraud, waste, and abuse, while also directing states to develop a broader provider revalidation strategy within 30 days. Although

APTA Capitol Hill Day 2026

Apr 19, 2026/Event

Walk the Halls of Congress. Advocate for Payment Reform. Join 250 physical therapists in Washington, D.C., April 19-21 for three days of direct advocacy. Meet face-to-face with members of Congress and their staff to advance payment policies that strengthen your practice. Registration and housing deadline:

Rural Health Care Presents Needs and Opportunities

Jun 1, 2018/Column

Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.

Physical Therapy Overview for High School and Early College Students

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

This PowerPoint is a great resource to provide general knowledge about the profession of physical therapy for high school and early college audiences.

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2021

Apr 14, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, April 2021 edition.

2023 National Physical Therapy Month Will Highlight the Profession's Value

Sep 6, 2023/Roundup

October's celebration will center on a landmark report on what the profession can do for patients — and society.