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APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Be a part of the largest physical therapy conference in the nation!

Viewpoints: August 2023

Aug 1, 2023/Column

Finding purpose in physical therapy, talking about power imbalances, soccer PTs, and more.

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

Amputation and Ambulation

Jul 1, 2017/Column

A youth's fear becomes a PT's passion.

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.

Defining Moment: From Dismissed to Equipped

Oct 1, 2024/Column

One PT learned perseverance and determination after failing out of — and subsequently being reinstated into — PT school.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Hip Fracture

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.

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.

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.