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Bridging Borders: The Journey to U.S. Physical Therapist Practice

Dec 1, 2024/Feature

Internationally educated PTs bring diverse viewpoints to the U.S. workforce but can encounter obstacles along the way.

Modified Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how back pain or leg pain has affected their ability to manage in everyday life.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2021

Feb 17, 2021/Roundup

Recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.

Proposed SNF Rule Relaxes Group Therapy Requirements, Increases Payment by 2.5%

Apr 22, 2019/News

In a proposed change strongly supported by APTA, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) could see more flexibility when it comes to the number of residents considered acceptable for "group therapy" under Medicare. The loosened definition is part of the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 payment rule for SNFs

Study: Functional Limitation Reporting Isn't Delivering the Data Goods

Sep 7, 2018/Review

A new APTA-funded study finds that FLR codes have not been submitted in ways that are consistent with regulations.

JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

Apr 13, 2017/Review

Researchers have concluded that spinal manipulative therapy produces moderate decreases in low back pain and increases in function.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

What You Should Know About Concierge Physical Therapy

Dec 1, 2025/Article

More physical therapists are exploring concierge care as a way to blend entrepreneurship with patient-centered practice.

New Legislation Could Lead to Major Wins in Medicare Payment, Telehealth

Jun 12, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill in the House would allow CMS to avoid damaging cuts in 2021 and establish permanent telehealth for therapy providers.

Busting Payment Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations), Part 5

Aug 4, 2020/Perspective

In an effort to get everyone on the same page, I'm debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths I've been seeing lately on social media and in other venues.