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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.

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.

Researchers: Studies Show Telehealth to Be 'Feasible and Effective' in Rehab

Sep 19, 2022/Review

A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.

Prior Authorization Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Feb 27, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.

From PTJ: Pulmonary Rehab for COPD — Keeping It Simple Works

May 30, 2023/Review

Researchers found that approaches such as walking and resistance bands fared as well as those involving gyms and exercise machines.

It's Fee Schedule Comment Time. Here's Why Your Story Matters to CMS

Aug 21, 2023/Perspective

Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.

Nutrition Starter Guide: Find the Right Nutrition Strategy To Fuel Your Work and Play

Oct 26, 2021/Open Access

Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.

Scope of Practice

The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

Jan 1, 2018/CPG

The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.

Why I Chose Physical Therapy

May 7, 2019/Perspective

The human body absolutely fascinates me.