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May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.
Aug 30, 2022/Review
Researchers find higher hospital admission rates, lower PCP usage, and more visits to the ED among this 'often invisible' population.
Jul 1, 2025/News
Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,
Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.
Jul 9, 2021/Review
Post-COVID-19 patients referred to rehab report poorer overall health and greater functional limitations at baseline.
Sep 8, 2021/Roundup
Looking back over APTA's first 100 years, it quickly becomes apparent that PTs and PTAs aren't the types to just sit back and let the future happen: They'd prefer to actively invest in it — and then build it. That's what APTA's Centennial Scholars Program is all about.
May 4, 2021/Article
The proposal continues CMS' emphasis on interoperability and expanded quality measures.
APTA's more than 100,000 members helped us make incredible progress in 2024.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.