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Sep 17, 2019/News
An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's physical therapists conducting entry-point and periodic fitness and health risk assessments for employer safety.
Mar 17, 2020/News
The new regulatory waivers will allow PTs, OTs, and SLPs to engage in patient-initiated "e-visits" for purposes of assessment and management services.
May 12, 2023/News
HHS responded to calls for better continuity of care, increased program transparency, and stronger consumer engagement.
Feb 1, 2016/Column
Seriously! It's great for wellness check-ins.
Nov 13, 2018/News
"Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day," HHS says in its latest edition of nationwide guidelines for PA. "Some physical activity is better than none."
Oct 3, 2018/News
One of the first school therapists in Washington State and a lifelong advocate for persons with disabilities.
May 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline rpovides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for management of patients with hand pain, and sensory deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Awards
This award recognizes a physical therapy professional who has engaged in extensive clinical practice for a minimum of 15 years.
Aug 22, 2017/News
If a rule from CMS is adopted as proposed, PTs and PTAs who work in home health could find themselves in a very different payment environment as early as 2019. APTA offers a template letter for PTs and PTAs who want to comment on the proposed 2018 HH PPS.