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Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

Sep 6, 2022/Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.

Study: PD Incidence 50% Higher in North America Than Previous Estimates Showed

Jan 13, 2023/Review

A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.

Top APTA Podcasts of 2022

Dec 30, 2022/Roundup

APTA podcasts helped you stay healthy, inform your practice, and gain insight into payment and regulatory issues.

CMS Wants Medicare Advantage to Increase Telehealth Coverage

Oct 29, 2018/News

In a proposed rule, CMS gives the green light to expand coverage for telehealth in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. But when—and if—those changes would affect PTs remains an open question.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

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.

APTA, 95 Other Organizations to Congress: The Fee Schedule Just Isn't Working

Mar 9, 2022/News

A recent letter to committee leadership says that it's time for systemic change to the PFS and Quality Payment Program, which includes MIPS.

Report Reveals Continued Vacancy Challenges for Outpatient Clinics

Oct 18, 2023/News

A survey conducted by APTA and APTA Private Practice revealed a 10% vacancy rate, fueled in part by clinic growth.

Compliance Matters: Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

May 1, 2018/Column

Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

Researcher Spotlight | The Impact of Mentorship in Physical Therapy: Reflections on a Career of Teaching, Research, and Leadership

Dec 1, 2025/Column

In the final part of the “Pathways to Research” series, Rick Segal, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares his thoughts on mentorship in physical therapy.