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Nov 21, 2022/Statement
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. As expected, CMS is moving forward with harmful cuts to the conversion factor, a significant element in calculating payment. These cuts affect 27 specialties, including physical therapy, and
State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.
Jul 25, 2022/Review
Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
May 2, 2023/Review
Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.
Apr 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to wellness, advice is easy to give but best withheld.
Feb 16, 2021/Perspective
I was convinced there had to be a way to scale the access to this information and to get it into more hands at the click of a button rather than individual phone calls.
Jul 27, 2022/Perspective
In addition to learning the fundamentals of my chosen profession, I learned a lot about myself during my first year of PT school.
Jan 3, 2021/CPG
This guideline presents 10 areas for advancing inclusive practice in physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disability.
Sep 9, 2019/CPG
Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and
