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CSM 2020 Coverage

May 1, 2020/Feature

February seems like a lifetime ago given today's circumstances, but that's when the largest physical therapy conference took over the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, And Continuing Competence In Physical Therapy

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the concepts of continuing competence, lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.

The Perils of Self-Deception

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Literal bad timing gives a PT a choice.

Custom-Made Advantages

May 1, 2017/Column

Meaningful rituals enhance our wellness.

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.

Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical

Study: Maintaining High PA Levels Over Time Slows PD-Related Functional Declines

Jan 26, 2022/Review

The analysis echoes recommendations in a new CPG from APTA on PT management of PD.

UHC, Optum Tighten Prior Auth Rules for Follow-Up PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Aug 19, 2024/Article

Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.

'Tis Always the Season: APTA's Ongoing Medicare Advocacy

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

When it comes to CMS, there's no such thing as "off-season." Here's how we're engaging with the agency on multiple fronts.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.