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CMS Seeking Comments on Self-Referral Prohibitions in Stark Law

Jun 26, 2018/News

In its ongoing efforts to decrease regulatory burdens, CMS has turned its attention to a law that, with the exception of physical therapy and a few other treatments and procedures, bars physicians from referring patients to services in which the physician has a financial interest.

ICD-10 Case Study: Home Health PT-First Visit for Fracture

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

85-year-old retired male sustained a crush injury to his left femur from a forklift accident while he was a consumer in a building store. . .

Study: Chemical 'Marker' Sheds Light on Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Among Older Adults

Jul 25, 2017/News

Researchers in Germany believe they've isolated a chemical marker that helps identify physical activity''s neuroprotective effects, which could be a useful marker to measure the effects of aerobic exercise on brain function of adults who are elderly.

Deadline Approaches for Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Grants

Jul 12, 2024/News

Those applying for Foundation grants need to send submissions by July 31.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Improves Abilities of Individuals With Dementia

Jan 28, 2020/Review

No physical therapy was linked to a 60% probability of ADL improvement; probability rose to 75% for patients receiving any physical therapy.

Student Focus | A Career in Pediatrics

Jun 1, 2025/Column

Britton Farnum, PT, DPT, interviews Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, president of APTA Pediatrics.

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APTA Recognizes 50 Years of Title IX

Jun 23, 2022/News

The association will participate in NATA’s 'Celebrating Title IX and Women in Health Care' event.

Study Finds Disparities in White, Black Use of PT Services

Nov 8, 2022/Review

A review of electronic health records also found white patients received services for musculoskeletal pain faster than Black patients.

Study: Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Give Their Infants a Motor Skills Boost

Aug 20, 2019/Review

Infants of mothers who engaged in aerobic exercise during pregnancy tend to show better motor development at 1 month.