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The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Jun 7, 2023/Interview
Emmanuel John says increasing PT and PTA diversity is necessary to the profession's survival. Watch his lecture on June 15.
Dec 2, 2019/Perspective
We had a life that we were settled into, struggles and all. Now, I wanted to change things.
Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.
Jun 4, 2020/CPG
This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Mar 1, 2019/Feature
As physical therapy patients increasingly seek to become more involved in their own care, PTs and PTAs face both challenges and opportunities.
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.
APTA has joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation, which alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Jan 1, 2015/CPG
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis