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A Physical Therapy Profile: Wages for the Profession, 2021-22

Jul 18, 2023/Report

This landmark report provides our best view of the current profession. It uses data from APTA's 2021-22 practice profile survey to illustrate the influences of geographic location, practice setting and clinical focus, years of experience, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and advanced practice on wages earned

APTA President’s Note | It Depends … On You

Jun 1, 2025/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, explores the topic of uncertainty, from workforce shortages to disparities in access.

Movement System Diagnosis

May 22, 2024/Resource

APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.

Taking the Road Less Traveled

May 1, 2018/Feature

These PTs have widened their possibilities by narrowing their patient and client base.

Coding for Interventions (Current Procedural Terminology Codes)

When billing most third parties for physical therapist services, CPT codes are needed to describe the services that were rendered.

APTA 2021 Statehouse Roundup: New Prepayment Review Law, Imaging Wins, More

Jul 26, 2021/Roundup

From better insurer responsiveness to direct access improvements, to breakthroughs on PT use of imaging, lots of state-level achievements.

Study: Dedicated COVID-19 Rehab Units in Hospitals Are Effective

Feb 19, 2021/Review

A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.

The Good Stuff: APTA Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2022

Nov 16, 2022/Roundup

APTA members share insights and expertise in local and national media.

Legal Topics of Interest

Aug 1, 2019/Article

PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.

Final 2024 Home Health Rule: Offsets Blunt Cuts; Lymphedema Benefit Now in Place

Nov 7, 2023/Review

Market basket adjustments set the stage for a slight increase in 2024, and Medicare will cover compression treatment items.