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Advocacy Issues

APTA shapes policy issues that impact our profession and the patients and clients we serve.

Inclusion of Physical Therapist Referral in Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports inclusion of the pathway for referral to a physical therapist for physical therapist management in clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Maximizing Your Potential as a Professional

Jan 14, 2021/Podcast

Zach shares his message to seek out more information, identify bias and limitations when they exist, find mentors, and reflect on experiences whenever possible.

In Esports, Gaming and Gamers Join the Big Leagues

Oct 1, 2020/Feature

PTs are making their mark in what has become a billion-dollar industry.

Ownership Change And Medicare

Jul 1, 2019/Column

Here are the basics on what to report and under what circumstances.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

Dec 15, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the tests, care, and management of men with suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer. In the section covering fatigue (1.14.19), it is suggested that individuals starting or having androgen deprivation therapy be offered supervised resistance and aerobic exercise

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

Podcast

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters.

APTA’s Report on Direct Access Is a Tool for Action

Jul 7, 2025/News

APTA’s latest advocacy resource helps members improve patient access, payment, and consumer awareness of direct access to PT services.

Payer Advocacy by the Numbers: APTA Members and Staff Driving Progress

Feb 4, 2026/Article

Efforts from APTA members and staff led to 26 million-plus people having direct access to physical therapist services – and that's just one of the 21 regulatory policy changes APTA staff advocated for in 2025. In 2025, APTA members and staff successfully advocated for meaningful payment reforms with

Tiered Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reevaluation CPT Codes

Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.