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Humana Coverage Limitations: More of the Same

Feb 28, 2018/News

APTA recently voiced its concerns over the ways the health insurer characterizes physical therapy, its imprecise terminology, and its continued noncoverage of aquatic physical therapy and group physical therapy.

2020 APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Will Feature Impressive Line-up; Registration Closes March 16

Feb 14, 2020/News

APTA is gearing up for this year's APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, where members will have the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to advocate on key legislation affecting the profession, including patient access to care, student loan forgiveness via the National Health Service Corps, prior authorization,

The Art of Physical Therapy

Nov 14, 2017/Perspective

There are some aspects of being a health care professional that can't be taught.

Hip Abduction Muscle Strength by Dynamometry

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures strength of the hip abductor muscles.

Defining Moment: A Difficult Question

Jun 1, 2023/Column

In honor of Father's Day this month, one PT recollects the hardest thing his father ever asked him.

Infectious Disease Control

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

New APTA Clinical Summary Addresses Long COVID Examination and Treatment

Oct 7, 2022/News

The latest member resource delivers the fundamentals on a condition that PTs and PTAs are likely to encounter — if they haven't already.

Believe the Residency Hype or Not?

Aug 13, 2018/Article

You're making your way through school or you're getting ready to graduate and are asking yourself, "What's next?"

New Medicare Home Health Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Jan 29, 2019/News

Private practice physical therapists (PTs) aren't the only ones facing major changes in the way Medicare provides reimbursement: PTs and other providers in the home health setting will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning next year. APTA can help you get up to speed. Coming in early March:

TRICARE Balks at Covering TENS and Dry Needling

Mar 6, 2020/News

TRICARE calls TENS "no more effective than placebo" and labels dry needling for LBP "unproven."