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Updated Guideline for Management of Hand, Hip, Knee OA Strongly Recommends Exercise-Based Approaches

Feb 11, 2020/Review

Exercise interventions have once again emerged as one of the most strongly recommended approaches to treating knee, hip, or hand OA.

Getting Around: Community Mobility

Nov 1, 2017/Feature

APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.

Spina Bifida: Myelomeningocele

May 25, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs can help children and adults with spina bifida gain and maintain mobility and function at their best throughout all stages of life.

PT Supervision of PTAs: How and Why We Are #BetterTogether

Aug 6, 2018/Perspective

In my last 2 years of undergrad, I supervised a group of student mentees and, admittedly, I made mistakes. I had more job responsibilities than the people I supervised did. I was trusted with more responsibilities than they were. So my opinion should always trump theirs, right? Wrong. It was a disaster.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Aetna's Policy Clarifications Increase Access to PT Care

Sep 4, 2018/News

Major commercial insurer Aetna recently provided some clarification on policies related to payment for physical therapy, and it's good news for PTs and their patients.

CMS Updates Guidance to Reflect Current Plan of Care Signature Exception

Dec 3, 2025/Article

A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA

Win: Medicare Contractors Will Continue to Pay for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

May 24, 2023/News

The decision to back off from locally based coverage decisions was fueled by APTA advocacy efforts.

Tune In, Fill Up

Apr 1, 2015/Column

In providing wellness services, it's all about the individual.

Women in Physical Therapy Summit: Fueling Change in the Profession

Sep 19, 2018/News

The summit focuses on providers and how their perspectives as women in the profession can be brought to the table.