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Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.

Outpatient Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinician Discussion

May 8, 2020/Podcast

Although COVID-19 has changed the way PTs and PTAs practice, it has not changed their desire to serve their patients.

CDC: TBI Due to Falls Climbing at a Disproportionate Rate Among Older Adults

Mar 26, 2017/Review

Falls-related TBIs are growing at a disproportionate rate

2-Year Study: Informal Exercise Could Play a Role in Slowing QoL, Mobility Losses Associated with PD

Mar 27, 2017/Review

Informal home-based exercise can produce positive effects that are long-lasting.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 6, 2017/News

PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients.

CMS Clears Up Error in Description of Which CPT Code Combinations Won't Receive Full Payment

Apr 20, 2017/News

CMS is making changes that should allow for full payment of PT and OT evaluation and reevaluations code combinations.

Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship, Grant Opportunities

Apr 23, 2017/News

The Foundation is accepting applications for the 2017 Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and Research Grants.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, May 2017

May 16, 2017/News

Highlighting recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.

From PTJ: Urinary Incontinence Often Accompanied by Low Back Pain

May 18, 2017/Review

It isn’t just coincidence that many patients with urinary incontinence also have low back pain.

CDC: 1 in 3 Rural Residents Has Arthritis; Over 50% of Those Experience Activity Limitations

May 24, 2017/Review

More than half of those with arthritis experience activity limitations.