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House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

Study: Pre-Op Telerehab Leads to Better Functional Recovery From TKA

Jul 20, 2021/Review

Researchers studied an intensive three-week program, delivered remotely, and found significant gains for women 65 and older with knee OA.

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

Researcher Spotlight

Mar 1, 2024/Column

Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, leads the Center for Health Services Training and Research.

Researcher Spotlight

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Sara Gombatto, PT, MSPT, PhD, aims to improve outcomes for Hispanic and Latino patients.

WHO Adopts 'Historic' Resolution to Strengthen Access to Rehab Worldwide

Jun 5, 2023/News

The nonbinding commitment calls for increased rehabilitation funding, wider availability, public and provider education, and more research.

Congress Approves Temporary Spending Deal With No Fee Schedule Relief

Jan 19, 2024/News

The stopgap agreement expires in March, setting up another opportunity to press for a fee schedule fix.

PT For Future Me: APTA’s New National Physical Therapy Month Campaign

Oct 1, 2025/News

October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.

Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) for Cerebral Palsy

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to classify mobility based on distances used in the home, school, and community and assistive devices used.

Final 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Is Good News for Rural Emergency Hospitals

Nov 18, 2022/Review

This rule doesn't directly affect physical therapy payment, but it covers other services that could impact PT practice.