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APTA and Our Members Deliver #ChoosePT Message in a Big Way

Nov 9, 2022/News

Members were pumped and APTA reached millions of readers and viewers during National Physical Therapy Month.

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

Dec 7, 2022/Review

Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.

Potential Big Prior Authorization Win: CMS Proposes Significant Changes

Dec 14, 2022/News

The APTA-supported rule increases transparency and lowers admin burden across a range of programs including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.

When Life Throws You Curves

Apr 1, 2020/Column

A PT with scoliosis helps others with the condition.

Arc Sign

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

This can be used on anyone with suspected Achilles tendinopathy.

APTA HQ Room Named for Visionaries Leon Anderson Jr., Lynda Woodruff

Aug 17, 2021/News

The Leon Anderson Jr. and Lynda Woodruff Black PT Heritage Room was made possible through an American Academy of Physical Therapy gift.

Move Forward Radio: An 'Accidental' Passion for Treating Pelvic Floor Disorders

Sep 22, 2020/Roundup

This PT uses humor, her understanding of pain, and personal experience to treat PFD.

Proposed 2026 Home Health Rule: Implementation of PDGM Leads to 6.4% Cut

Jul 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding

Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This survey was developed as a relevant short version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) for a specific population.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.