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Lynda Woodruff, Leader in Physical Therapy Education, Dies at 70

Mar 28, 2018/News

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.

Flash Action Strategy 2017: #StopTheCap

Aug 23, 2017/Perspective

One legislative issue that requires unified effort and action right now is repealing the Medicare therapy cap.

From PTJ: PTs Should Wake Up to Their Role in Promoting Sleep Health

Aug 8, 2017/News

Researchers are gaining more and more insight on the role of sleep in overall health, and PTs should be equipped to help their patients and clients understand that role.

Getting a Handle on the Fee Schedule: 6 Things to Know About the New PTA Modifier and Estimated 2021 Cut

Nov 22, 2019/News

The physical therapy profession can breathe a little easier after convincing the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to back off from some of its more troubling proposals around work done by physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the final 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

Safe Patient Handling Perceptions and Practices: A Survey of Acute Care Physical Therapists

May 1, 2014/Article

The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physical therapists and their perceptions regarding SPH.

APTA to CMS: Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule Hurts Patients, PTs

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

The Injury That Changed My Trajectory

May 3, 2018/Perspective

At the physical therapy clinic people, despite the various injuries and conditions, could very much relate to my physical and emotional pain.

Sticks and Stones

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Lacrosse was named for the stick its players wield. As the saying goes, sticks and stones can break bones. Lacrosse players experience myriad other injuries as well. Physical therapists help prevent injuries and rehabilitate injured players.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicaid

Feb 17, 2020/Article

CMS also offers APMs focused on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here are the programs PTs need to know about.