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Success Story | Early Recognition and Referral for Delayed Development in Infants

Nov 1, 2025/Success Story

In a rural Tennessee clinic, one pediatric physical therapist shows how collaboration among health professionals helps infants get the care they need.

Practice and Business Financial Arrangements for Physical Therapists

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports collaborative practice and business models that are innovative, ethical, and person-centered.

New Legislation Targets Medicare Payment Cuts

Nov 2, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would restore payments set to be slashed — including a fix for the 9% cut for physical therapy.

Advocacy for the Physical Therapy Profession

We are the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

Virtual NEXT Now Open

Jun 3, 2020/News

APTA Virtual NEXT, the online-only version of the popular in-person conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

No Vacation from Advocacy: Fee Schedule, Home Health, and Two Wins for Patients and the Profession

Jul 22, 2022/Podcast

APTA staff experts provide insight on what's happening, and what's to come.

Physical Therapy's Voice in Key Quality Measurement, Coding Groups Grows

Sep 29, 2023/News

APTA members are informing key decisions in a rapidly evolving area of health care regulation.

Medicare Advantage

Jan 1, 2019/Article

Under Medicare Part C, private companies contract with the federal government to offer Medicare beneficiaries an alternative to traditional Medicare coverage, or Original Medicare. The plans are called Medicare Advantage, often referred to as MA plans.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Annual Checkup

Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures walking speed in meters per second over a short duration.