APTA Massachusetts

02/03/2026

More people are booking physical therapy appointments when they are healthy. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

02/03/2026

APTA MA Geriatric SIG is hosting a Falls Screening at the Saugus Community Festival on March 21. Clinicians and students invited to assist in screenings and education on how Physical Therapy can boost their balance and strength to keep doing what they love. RSVP if you would like to volunteer: https://loom.ly/QjfyrgA

02/01/2026

The Early Professional SIG invites PT and PTA student to join us for a virtual networking event designed to bring student leaders together, spark collaboration, and strengthen student involvement within the APTA MA. Please RSVP: https://loom.ly/diFMA-M

01/30/2026

If you plan to attend CSM, add this into your calendar. and networking 🩷

01/27/2026

Tonight's meeting on Vagus Nerve Stimulation is NOW VIRTUAL
Starting at 7pm.
More info: https://loom.ly/4BYVCVo

01/27/2026

Great turnout on Saturday as APTA MA leaders came together to plan 2026 priorities. Productive discussions and goal setting centered on advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice.

01/25/2026

Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Stroke Rehab: What YOU Need to Know 🧠⚡🍕
Join us for an in-person, clinically focused evening exploring how FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is transforming stroke rehabilitation.
📅 Tuesday, January 27
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Boston University
635 Commonwealth Ave, Room 101
Sargent College, Boston, MA
🍕 Pizza & networking included!
Register at https://loom.ly/4BYVCVo
🎤 Featuring Dr. Teresa Kimberley, PhD, PT
Dr. Kimberley will break down the latest evidence on VNS and share clear, practical steps for implementing it in your clinical practice. Learn how VNS enhances upper extremity recovery, supports long-term functional outcomes, and its emerging role in mobility recovery when paired with gait training.
You’ll learn:
How vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) drives lasting recovery after stroke
How to implement VNS effectively in clinical settings
New evidence pairing VNS with gait training
🤝 Connect with fellow clinicians, researchers, and rehab professionals, share ideas, and enjoy dinner while staying at the forefront of stroke rehab innovation.
Leave with practical strategies to bring VNS to your clinic.

01/19/2026

Looking for local courses offered by education providers approved by the APTA MA review process as evidence based and appropriate for PT and PTAs? All courses offered by the providers have met the approval process. Click on their logo to be directed to their websites. https://loom.ly/I647khc

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Thank you for Governor Maura Healey for inviting APTA MA to attend this important announcement on reducing administrative burden.

01/15/2026

APTA MA was invited to attend this major announcement yesterday. Governor Maura Healey has proposed new regulations that would eliminate prior authorization for many health care services including physical therapy in Massachusetts. This is a major step forward for patient access to PT and significantly reduces unnecessary administrative barriers. Thank you to Derek Sople, APTA MA Public Policy Committee Chair for attending.