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The Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act of 2020

May 12, 2020/Article

APTA continues to advocate and support other proposals to provide additional relief for student loan borrowers.

Overhead Athletes and Salvaging Total Arc of Motion

Jan 2, 2019/Perspective

My problems could have been avoided if there was at least one person who advocated for preventive care.

Our Experiences Matter When It Comes to Advocacy

Jun 21, 2021/Perspective

Sharing our professional experiences makes a difference when it comes to advocacy efforts.

Student Loan Repayment Program to Include PTs? Health Services Corps Bill Reintroduced in US Senate

Apr 5, 2019/News

Legislation that would list PTs among the professions included in a federal program to provide greater patient access to health care in rural and underserved areas.

Patient-Driven Groupings Model: An Opportunity for Physical Therapists (part 1)

Nov 15, 2019/Perspective

It's time to move forward. We can't change the past, but we can learn from it.

CMS Clears Up Error in Description of Which CPT Code Combinations Won't Receive Full Payment

Apr 20, 2017/News

CMS is making changes that should allow for full payment of PT and OT evaluation and reevaluations code combinations.

Why Be Selfish When Inherently We Are Selfless?

Aug 14, 2018/Perspective

You have the ability, knowledge, and expertise—it's on you to share it.

Down Syndrome (DS)

Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.

Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions in Their Care

Jul 10, 2025/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.