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Proposed 2019 Fee Schedule: Goodbye Functional Limitation Reporting, Hello MIPS?

Jul 13, 2018/News

CMS is proposing that PTs join the list of providers who must participate in the CMS Quality Payment Program.

What a Difference a Day Makes: Researchers Say That for TKA, Post-Op Same-Day Physical Therapy Reduces Opioid Use and Shortens Length of...

Aug 23, 2019/Review

TKA patients who received physical therapy on the same day as their surgeries were able to walk more while in the hospital and had lower rates of opioid consumption during their stay compared with patients who didn't receive physical therapy until the day after their surgeries.

Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

Quick Guide to the Three Levels of Physical Therapy Evaluation

Jan 1, 2017/Infographic

Three new codes—97161, 97162, and 97163—replace the single 97001 CPT code for physical therapy evaluation

PT and PTA Teams

Aug 24, 2020/Podcast

APTA Outstanding PT-PTA Team Award winners Christine Davidson, PT, DPT, and Nanako Barry, PTA, CBIS, share their model for success and answer your questions.

Combatting Collective Conservatism in Physical Therapy – PTJ

Oct 18, 2019/Podcast

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.

World Health Organization Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Pain in Children

Dec 22, 2020/CPG

These guidelines focus on physical, psychological, and pharmacological interventions for the management of primary and secondary chronic pain in children 0 to 19 years of age.

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

May 16, 2024/Test & Measure

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines

Feb 1, 2015/CPG

These guidelines are for physicians/providers treating individuals qualifying under Colorado's Workers' Compensation Act.