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Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Read more.
Jun 6, 2022/News
This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.
May 18, 2022/Roundup
A roundup of APTA members sharing their stories and providing their expertise to the media.
Jun 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
Aug 11, 2021/Roundup
The next APTA Centennial Lecture presentation is about concussion assessment and management. Here are 5 resources to check out in advance.
May 27, 2020/Article
Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
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.
May 25, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs can help children and adults with spina bifida gain and maintain mobility and function at their best throughout all stages of life.
