Practice & Advocacy

The APTA Harker Internship is an annual paid internship in Government Affairs for third year DPT students. The internship duration is approximately 6-8 weeks, usually during the late spring/early summer timeframe, and provides experience in federal legislative advocacy, policy, and grassroots. One s Continue Reading

Life Time Fitness, a prominent health and wellness company started using a new trademark: 'DPT' in reference to their Dynamic Personal Training program and Dynamic Personal Trainer title. This trademark is causing confusion among consumers who associate the acronym 'DPT' with Doctors of Physical The Continue Reading

The laws pertaining to the practice of dry needling by physical therapists differ from state to state. To provide clarity on this matter, APTA created this infographic to highlight which states allow, prohibit, or have no specific provisions (silent) regarding dry needling. Please note that the dat Continue Reading

The article lists the largest commercial payers in each state by total enrollment, according to data and analytics firm ValuePenguin. The data was sourced from S&P Capital IQ for calendar year 2022, the most recent annual data available. Total enrollment includes group and individual health plans, b Continue Reading

In the realm of women's health and reproductive medicine, the focus extends far beyond the mere physiology and pathology of the female body. It encompasses a complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and social factors that significantly influence the onset and outcome... Continue Reading

This webinar provides an overview of general lawmaking processes and discusses current legislative efforts to standardize postpartum pelvic physical therapy. Join the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in advocating for our patients... Continue Reading

This free webinar was presented by Kim Parker-Guerrero (Director of Practice), Gail Zitterkopf (Federal Affairs Liaison), and our Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) during which they discussed the student-led APTA Flash Action Strategy and H.R. 2480 Optimizing Postpartum outcomes Act. Watch this Continue Reading

Interested in supporting your profession? Not sure how to become more involved? Limited on time? Begin your support with a few easy steps in under 2 minutes to support the profession. Download the APTA Advocacy App Select “Federal Action Center.” Select “APTA Member”... Continue Reading

Back in April, for Black Maternal Health Week, our local organization, the Hudson Valley Birth Network- a group of birth professionals including Physical Therapists, Midwives, Doulas, Mental Health practitioners and other specialists- screened the powerful documentary “Aftershock”. Continue Reading

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a request for information (RFI) on Sept. 6, 2022, which seeks public input on accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities pr Continue Reading

Pelvic health physical therapy is a vital part of recovery in the postpartum period. However, many new mothers lack access to and awareness of the benefits of pelvic health physical therapy. Even some health care providers may not understand the importance of pelvic health physical therapy in the po Continue Reading

Robust discussion between physical therapists (PTs), policymakers, and insurance companies was facilitated to examine the reimbursement process.  In addition, states shared strategies for permanent telehealth coverage, and participants were encouraged to use data and infographics to demonstrate the Continue Reading