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Study: Frequency, Duration of Acute Care Therapy Improves COVID-19 Outcomes

Jan 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.

'DEI Is Not New': A Brief Q&A With 2021 Woodruff Lecturer

Jun 9, 2021/Interview

Charlene Portee says new strategies — and then, action — are what's needed to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

Study Finds Physical Therapy Could Contribute to Reversal of Prediabetes Risk

Nov 13, 2025/Review

In this review: Factors related to reversal of prediabetes in patients from a cardiovascular risk program during 2019- 2023 (BMC Research, open access). The Message In this study, patients with prediabetes — defined as elevated glycemia levels not meeting diagnostic criteria for diabetes — enrolled in

APTA to Congress: Keep Your Funding Promises to Children With Disabilities

Jul 26, 2023/News

APTA-supported IDEA legislation has arrived on Capitol Hill; meanwhile, APTA is taking its message directly to congressional leaders.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2020

Nov 18, 2020/Roundup

Did you know that APTA members include the NCAA Woman of the Year, a champion cross-country skier, and experts on everything from shaky muscles to frozen shoulders?

Access To Durable Medical Equipment

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Access to durable medical equipment.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

Admissions Process for Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Programs

PTCAS makes it easy to apply to DPT programs across the country. Here’s what you need to know.