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Oct 29, 2025/News
On Sept. 18, Humana Military announced a change in TRICARE policy regarding the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants in private practice. The change, which came into effect Jan. 1, indicates that general supervision is now acceptable for PTAs supervised by physical therapists instead
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Oct 1, 2021/Column
This APTA Magazine article recaps results from an APTA member survey that explored the amount of time PTs spend engaging in coordination-of-care activities without receiving payment.
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The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Dec 17, 2024/News
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.
Apr 23, 2021/Statement
Statement by the APTA Board of Directors.
Nov 13, 2020/Review
Results of a 2019 survey also that 7.4% of those with chronic pain experienced pain that limited life and work activities.
Jan 4, 2022/Review
A small-scale study of Texas PTs points to the possible importance of psychological supports in the face of increasing job demands.
May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
