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APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture (CPG+)

Feb 1, 2021/CPG

Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick

2023 Year in Review

Thank you for the opportunity to live APTA's mission and pursue our shared vision.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.

Viewpoints: June 2024

Jun 1, 2024/Column

President's Note, Forum

Leadership Congress Update: 2023 APTA House of Delegates Recap

Nov 1, 2023/Feature

APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19 – Q & A

May 1, 2020/Review

What’s happening in Congress, what's to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening

Nov 10, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension.

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.