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Wishing Doesn�t Make It So.

Jul 1, 2017/Column

Our role in motivating patients and clients to action.\r\n\r\n

Time to Brush Up on Falls Prevention Knowledge and Skills

Sep 16, 2024/News

For Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and October's National Physical Therapy Month — here's a roundup of resources.

Sticks and Stones

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Lacrosse was named for the stick its players wield. As the saying goes, sticks and stones can break bones. Lacrosse players experience myriad other injuries as well. Physical therapists help prevent injuries and rehabilitate injured players.

Hospital Settings and Physical Therapy

PTs and PTAs are critical members of the health care teams in hospital settings.

Safe Patient Handling Perceptions and Practices: A Survey of Acute Care Physical Therapists

May 1, 2014/Article

The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physical therapists and their perceptions regarding SPH.

Parkinson's Disease in Adults; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline (United Kingdom)

Jul 19, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management in people aged 18 years and older with Parkinson's disease.

The Injury That Changed My Trajectory

May 3, 2018/Perspective

At the physical therapy clinic people, despite the various injuries and conditions, could very much relate to my physical and emotional pain.

APTA to CMS: Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule Hurts Patients, PTs

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicaid

Feb 17, 2020/Article

CMS also offers APMs focused on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here are the programs PTs need to know about.