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Apr 17, 2023/Roundup
It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.
Sep 2, 2025/News
In July, APTA and other provider groups secured a 2.5% funding increase from Congress to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. While this was a positive development, it is a short-term fix. For the Medicare payment system to stabilize and compensate providers fairly, major and urgent reforms
Aug 12, 2025/Open Access
Meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, expanding access to PT falls screening and prevention, increasing access to pelvic health physical therapy, and expanding locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. These pertinent issues were at the forefront of conversations, as 500 APTA members
Feb 23, 2026/Article
Have you ever imagined going back in time and giving advice to your younger self? APTA's new ChoosePT editorial video "Future You" asks viewers to do just that. The video puts movement and physical therapy at the center of a person's life story, inviting viewers to consider their future well-being and
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the confidence level of adults over the age of 65 in reducing or preventing urinary incontinence (UI).
Jul 23, 2019/CPG
Recommendations to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.
Updates to PTCAS Each year, PTCAS implements certain updates and enhancements to the content, policies, features, functionality, and integrations with outside platforms found in the application and WebAdMIT. The final list of changes for an upcoming cycle is published and shared with participating programs
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Patients shouldn't have to have their care interrupted, and PTs shouldn't be forced to suspend services during temporary absences.
Oct 13, 2023/Review
A small-scale study from Brazil points to lower levels of pain and higher function compared with a core exercise and manual approach.
