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CMS Shelves Controversial Orthotics and Prosthetics Proposal

Oct 3, 2017/News

CMS has killed a controversial proposal that would have restricted many PTs from furnishing custom orthotics and prosthetics. The proposal was opposed by APTA and a host of other provider and patient advocacy organizations.

Finding My Purpose — and Myself — Through Service

Oct 3, 2022/Perspective

When I first met Mr. Fernandez (name changed to conceal his identity) 10 years ago, he resided in an assisted living facility in Mexico.

Life and Death in a Single Rep

Nov 1, 2017/Article

Helping a warrior gain the strength to serve.

Advancing Inclusion in the Classroom — and Beyond

Sep 9, 2021/Podcast

Have you ever stopped to think about your bias? In ways big and small. Awareness, empathy, and with inclusivity are the themes we discuss in this episode.

Viewpoints: December 2021

Dec 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, May 2018

May 16, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

APTA Suggests: More on Balance and Falls

Sep 20, 2019/Article

Here are some APTA-recommended resources that can help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of falls on our health system, and what can be done to reduce falls risk.

Core Ambassadors of the Month: March

Mar 2, 2017/News

My name is Sheena Moore and I am a DPT student at Oakland University (OU). I feel that one of our greatest accomplishments over the past year and a half is making personal connections with physical therapy students. Oftentimes this can be challenging via email, so Megan Czarnowski (featured below) and

Study: Home-Based PT Interventions Post-Hip Fracture Get Results

Sep 29, 2023/Review

Researchers compared two PT-led approaches and found that both achieved similar positive outcomes compared with usual care.

Outpatient PT Attitudes and Behaviors: Cardiovascular Disease Screening

Jul 22, 2019/Podcast

Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy