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Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost

Dec 4, 2018/Review

Researchers have identified an association between early consultation with a PT and lower rates of opioid prescription, imaging, and injections.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

Physical Therapist Management of Patients With or Recovering From COVID-19

Mar 1, 2023/Open Access

Access information and guidelines on COVID-19 based on national and international recommendations and guidelines.

Just Watch: Tune In to APTA Videos for Vision, Insight, and Self-Care

Oct 29, 2021/Roundup

Tired of binging on Netflix? Watched all the TikTok dances you care to see? Invest in your personal and professional development instead.

Coronavirus Update: Nov. 24

Nov 24, 2020/Roundup

Hospitals at capacity, delirium in older adults as a COVID symptom, long-term lung infection, and more.

Viewpoints

Aug 1, 2018/Magazine

Viewpoints: Online Comments

Study of Cash-Based PT Services Hints at Possibility of Increased Cost-Effectiveness

Jan 22, 2019/Review

"Our data supports the possibility of increased cost effectiveness when compared with traditional insurance-based PT services," authors write.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

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

Study: Progressive Strengthening Program Shows Promise Over 'Standard of Care' Rehab for Patients Post-TKA

Jun 18, 2018/Review

Progressive strengthening exercises may be the key for adults 50 and older who undergo TKA to make greater gains in function.

Where Things Stand, What APTA's Doing: Fee Schedule, SNF, and HH Rules From CMS

Oct 2, 2019/News

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) spends much of its spring and summer churning out regulatory rules for the coming fiscal and calendar years. That means it's an equally busy time for APTA, its members, and other stakeholders to stay on top of the proposals, respond to whatever challenges