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Good News for Physical Therapy: 4 Promising Developments on Capitol Hill

Aug 8, 2022/Roundup

Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.

PTJ: Lower School Debt, Fewer Working Hours Tied to Higher Job Satisfaction

Aug 22, 2023/Review

Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 2

Jul 16, 2024/News

The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.

Self-Paced Walk Test (SPWT)

Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

Securing Legal Counsel & Finding an Attorney

Sep 1, 2019/Article

For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.

APTA Consumer Awareness Report Shows Deepening Knowledge of Physical Therapy

Sep 27, 2022/News

Based on a 2021 survey, the results show significant growth in the public's understanding of the profession's role and level of expertise.

The Proposed '24 Fee Schedule: Takeaways From APTA's Comments to CMS

Sep 8, 2023/News

APTA seized the opportunity to address the good, the bad, and the unclear.

New in PTJ: Exploring the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation

Jun 25, 2024/News

Two recently published articles study adults with chronic low back pain and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

COVID-19 Rehab Patients Often in Worse Health Than Cancer Rehab Patients: CDC

Jul 9, 2021/Review

Post-COVID-19 patients referred to rehab report poorer overall health and greater functional limitations at baseline.