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Jul 11, 2018/News
The "fourth trimester" concept supports ongoing care for mother and child through at least the first 12 weeks after delivery.
Dec 1, 2023/Feature
How artificial intelligence can enhance physical therapist services — and when PTs should use caution.
Nov 17, 2025/News
On Nov. 12, the longest shutdown in U.S. history ended after both the Senate and House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill that the president immediately signed into law. The legislation funds military construction, veterans' affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative
Apr 1, 2019/Column
What's a little return-to-play decision among friends?
Jun 25, 2017/News
"The greatest challenge to the value of physical therapy is unwarranted variation."
Apr 9, 2018/News
Two PTs are among the volunteers who have been honored for their efforts to strengthen the health care workforce in some of the world's most in-need places.
APTA is asking digital health providers to make the following commitment: Digital "physical therapy" services are only performed or directed by licensed PTs.
Sep 2, 2022/Perspective
We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.
Apr 1, 2017/Column
Reporting requirements for physical therapists (PTs) in private practice are changing under the Quality Payment Program-specifically through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models (APMs). (APMs).
Aug 12, 2025/Article
Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.