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Considerations for Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinics During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Oct 1, 2020/Resource

The general information here is designed to provide suggestions for outpatient operations during the pandemic when caring for patients with or without COVID-19.

Tiered Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reevaluation CPT Codes

Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.

FSBPT Analysis of Competencies for Dry Needling by Physical Therapists

Jul 10, 2015/Report

In 2015, FSBPT set out to define what PTs must know and be able to do to perform dry needling safely and effectively. This study reveals the answers.

For Consumers: Dry Needling: What You Should Know

Aug 1, 2018/Website

This webpage from APTA's consumer-focused ChoosePT.com website provides an overview of the intervention, related equipment used, and the PT's role.

Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by Physical Therapists: A 5-Year Retrospective Practice Analysis

Jan 31, 2019/Resource

Researchers focused on 10 PTs who had imaging privileges. The results make a strong case for PTs as appropriate, judicious referrers.

Contact a PTA Student

Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.

APTA in 2020, Part 5: More Highlights From a Difficult Year

From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.

APTA in 2020, Part 4: Fighting the Medicare Payment Cut

While a pandemic raged, together we advocated for the profession.

APTA in 2020, Part 3: Our Values in Action — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our efforts are rooted in the simple concept that greater diversity in the profession is key to its sustainability and, in turn, to achieving our transformative vision.

The Squeeze on Physical Therapy

Jun 2, 2022/Handouts

This handout shows how the impact of payment reduction can reduce the supply of physical therapist services.