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Study: ED, Inpatient Visits for Fall Injuries Top $19 Billion Annually

Feb 7, 2024/Review

An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.

Info Blocking Report: Patients Drive Complaints; Providers the Frequent Target

Mar 2, 2022/News

HHS makes it clear that the new rules should be taken seriously. An APTA practice advisory can get you up to speed.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

The 60-Day Overpayment Final Rule

Jul 1, 2016/Column

For PTs billing Medicare, the document offers welcome clarity.

A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2021/Column

A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes.

Before You Buy: 26 Key Questions to Ask Suppliers

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

Before purchasing a product, PTs and PTAs should ask a lot of questions. Some may be obvious. Others aren't. Here's what PTs, PTAs, and suppliers say are the questions to ask - and the answers to listen for - to help ensure you're making the right decision.

APTA, Provider and Patient Groups Push Major Reforms to Prior Authorization

Mar 25, 2026/News

APTA has joined a broad coalition of national provider and patient organizations to release a new policy framework aimed at tackling one of the most persistent barriers to timely therapy: the misuse of prior authorization and utilization review.   The new framework, titled "Care Delayed Is Care Denied:

Compliance Matters: Habilitative Versus Rehabilitative Services: What's the Difference?

Nov 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs need to know, and why it's important.

Promoting Sleep: Not a Leap

Oct 1, 2018/Feature

When PTs snooze on broaching the subject of sleep health, patients and clients lose.

A Call to Action: Joe Godges Says PTs Need to Expand Their Approach to MSK Pain

Aug 12, 2022/Interview

The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.