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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
This survey was developed as a relevant short version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) for a specific population.
Apr 12, 2021/Review
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
Oct 5, 2021/Perspective
"I have made it my mission in life to spend my time honoring our nation's veterans, service members, and their families."
Mar 1, 2015/Column
A lesson-filled recovery.
The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program is designed to build future association leaders, both nationally and locally.
Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.
Nov 24, 2025/Article
APTA has announced the newly elected or reelected members of the Board of Directors and officers, as well as the members of the Nominating Committee.
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