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Oct 31, 2021/CPG
Update to the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy,CPG for low back pain (LBP). The overall objective of this update was to provide recommendations on interventions delivered by physical therapists or studied in care settings that included physical therapy providers.
Mar 25, 2020/News
From helping physical therapy faculty move their courses online to conducting a webinar on providing acute care physical therapy during a pandemic, association chapters and sections are keeping the profession informed and creating an impressive array of tools. "We are going through this, day by day,
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
Nov 1, 2022/Feature
Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to "think bigger" — including around the importance of collecting data.
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.
Feb 9, 2017/Review
Researchers found that chronic pain patients were willing to forgo face-to-face time with physicians when “remote feedback and monitoring technology is offered.”
Dec 22, 2017/News
Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.
Jul 26, 2018/Perspective
The provision and billing of services when provided by a PT-PTA team is complex.
Aug 17, 2020/News
Responses to July survey show a profession that is challenged, adapting, and steadfast.
Nov 6, 2019/Perspective
I am completely satisfied about the decision I made and am excited to be part of this profession.