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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

Coronavirus Update: Feb. 23

Feb 23, 2022/Roundup

Revised physical therapy guidelines, new subvariant, link between long COVID and type 2 diabetes, and more.

Study Reveals Significant Disparities in Nursing Home Staffing

Aug 31, 2022/Review

About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.

From PTJ: For Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis, Don't Rely on Provocative Tests Alone

May 2, 2023/Review

Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.

Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters from APTA Members, Part 3

Sep 2, 2022/Perspective

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.

Just Acquaintances

May 22, 2019/Perspective

I fell in love with APTA at the House of Delegates.

President Signs Law Allowing PTAs in TRICARE; Implementation May Not Be Immediate

Dec 12, 2017/News

PTAs are on their way to officially joining the TRICARE payment program used throughout the Department of Defense health care system.

Pediatricians' Group Releases 'Choosing Wisely' List of Orthopedic Treatments to Question

Feb 27, 2018/News

The "Choosing Wisely" continues to expand—this time, into pediatric orthopedics.

Aetna Now Covers Telehealth Delivered by PTs

Apr 2, 2020/News

Aetna joins UnitedHealthcare among the commercial insurers that have expanded coverage from more limited e-visit provisions.