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Essential Education on Medicare Part B: New Course Free for Members

Jan 20, 2026/News

The new APTA Learning Center course offers a comprehensive breakdown of how payment works and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

Mane Stays: PTs Who Treat Equestrians

May 1, 2016/Feature

Competitive riders face unique challenges that demand targeted physical therapy approaches.

Work at APTA

APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.

You Can't Be in Two Places at Once

Nov 1, 2021/Column

We all try to balance our work and personal lives, but some situations can create ethical risk factors that might result in poor decisions.

APTA-Backed Legislation Beefs Up Falls Screening, Prevention by PTs in Medicare

Mar 12, 2024/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.

Good Fit: Physical Therapy and Value-Based Care

Jun 1, 2022/Feature

Practices that show how they improve patient outcomes while lowering costs have a lot to gain as health care moves to payment models focused on value.

Success Story | How Pilates in Long-Term Care Helped Patients Move Again — and Stay Engaged

Aug 1, 2026/Success Story

A six-week study found that combining Pilates with physical therapy improved mobility and helped patients regain independence.

Viewpoints: February 2023

Feb 1, 2023/Article

APTA Magazine readers write letters to the editor in this issue's Forum.