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Good News for Physical Therapy: 4 Promising Developments on Capitol Hill

Aug 8, 2022/Roundup

Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.

Early Rehabilitation for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary

This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.

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.

Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service

APTA's Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS) offers a centralized and simplified process for physical therapists applying for residency and clinical fellowships.

Coronavirus Update: March 26, 2020

Mar 26, 2020/News

New PT practice guidelines for COVID patients in acute hospitals, Cigna opens up telehealth for PTs, a call for postacute care COVID preparedness, and more.

House Members Push for Better PTA, OTA Supervision Rules Under Medicare

May 10, 2022/News

Representatives are urging an APTA-backed move to general supervision for PTAs in outpatient settings.

Time to Brush Up on Falls Prevention Knowledge and Skills

Sep 16, 2024/News

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and October's National Physical Therapy Month — here's a roundup of resources.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 2

Aug 15, 2025/Article

Fact Sheet: Quality Payment Program Proposals The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule. In Part 1 of our recap, we covered the conversion factor increase, devaluation of PT codes, and the agency’s interest in prevention and

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

Apr 1, 2023/Article

For one PT, a lack of meaningful literature led to an illustrious career in clinical physical therapy research.