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Apr 21, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 34:42 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Sandy Willett, PT, PhD, Elena Donoso Brown, OT/L, and Regina Harbourne, PT, PhD, FAPTA, define intervention fidelity, discuss its importance in bridging the gap between research and clinical
Mar 31, 2026/Article
Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.
Apr 3, 2026/Article
This National Volunteer Month, APTA is shining a spotlight on the integral role volunteers play in shaping our association and the profession of physical therapy. APTA is fueled by thousands of volunteers — guiding policy, mentoring rising leaders, and driving innovation in clinical practice.
Apr 6, 2026/Annual Report
As APTA moved through the final year of its 2022–2025 strategic plan, our mission continued to guide every effort: building a unified community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. In 2025, that focus translated into historic advocacy successes and impactful
Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
Access guidelines and information on how to identify the correct codes for ICD-10.
Keep track of evolving payment policies for hospital settings.
Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.
May 5, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 23:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify Ash James, director of practice and development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom, joins APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence
May 11, 2026/Article
APTA's ceremony highlighted newly certified and recertified specialists and the growing impact of board certification across the profession.