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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
HPSO has been part of the APTA's Member Benefit Program since 1992 and provides coverage to nearly one in three PTs across the nation.
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.
Oct 11, 2023/Article
The study of Medicare beneficiaries also revealed better rates for those with higher PA levels and walking ability.
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."
Sep 21, 2021/Review
An international panel established the competencies across seven broad domains that include "patient safety" and "technology skills."
Apr 12, 2021/Review
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
Mar 1, 2015/Column
A lesson-filled recovery.
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.
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
