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APTA is asking digital health providers to make the following commitment: Digital "physical therapy" services are only performed or directed by licensed PTs.
Oct 2, 2017/News
The VA would like to remove barriers to telehealth and allow its providers—including PTs—to conduct telehealth activities across all 50 states and in non-federal sites, including patients' and providers' homes.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's physical therapists conducting entry-point and periodic fitness and health risk assessments for employer safety.
May 12, 2020/Article
APTA continues to advocate and support other proposals to provide additional relief for student loan borrowers.
Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.
Aug 1, 2020/Feature
Advances in robotics and exoskeletons help patients and offer clinicians additional tools.
Jan 17, 2020/News
While 2019 saw some real advocacy achievements for the physical therapy profession, the year also brought challenges to tackle in 2020 — not the least of which is the proposal by Medicare to cut reimbursement to physical therapy in 2021. And with APTA's fight against the cut already in motion, the 2020
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.
Jun 27, 2023/News
The association was described as a "role model" in its commitment to inspiring interest in becoming a PT or PTA.
Oct 1, 2025/Feature
During the 2025 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, urged PTs and PTAs to reframe their equity work.
