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From PT in Motion Magazine: The Power of Adaptive Sports

Jun 3, 2019/News

Adaptive sports are on the move as a popular way for individuals with physical disabilities to reclaim—and, sometimes discover—their love for physical activity. Do physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to catch up? In "The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports," featured

Final HHS Report on Pain Management Adds to Drumbeat for Better Access to Nondrug Approaches

May 31, 2019/News

The final report from an HHS inter-agency task force calls for greater collaborative care and improved access to physical therapy.

Time to Standardize Acute Care Rehab for Patients Poststroke, Say Researchers

May 3, 2019/News

Not all rehabilitation is equal for acute care hospital patients with ischemic stroke, say researchers.

Study: 54% of Middle-Income Seniors Won't be Able to Afford Assisted Living Costs, Medical Expenses in 10 Years

May 1, 2019/Review

As the wave of aging baby boomers advances, the middle-income elderly population could find itself struggling.

Beyond the Sessions: 7 NEXT Opportunities Worth Checking Out

Apr 24, 2019/News

The APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition has a reputation for on-point educational sessions and inspiring lectures, and this year's event, taking place in Chicago June 12-15, is no exception. But as anyone who attended a NEXT conference can tell you, there's more to it than that: NEXT offers hands-on

APTA Sheds Light on Upcoming MIPS, Registry Deadlines

Apr 23, 2019/News

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is now a professional reality for many physical therapists—as are upcoming deadlines for reporting MIPS data and potentially switching reporting methods. Do you know what you need to do, and when you need to do it? APTA can help. Now available from APTA:

Proposed SNF Rule Relaxes Group Therapy Requirements, Increases Payment by 2.5%

Apr 22, 2019/News

In a proposed change strongly supported by APTA, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) could see more flexibility when it comes to the number of residents considered acceptable for "group therapy" under Medicare. The loosened definition is part of the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 payment rule for SNFs

CMS Releases 2026 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule

Jan 24, 2025/News

Increased transparency and clarity around coverage criteria are intended to improve protections for MA beneficiaries.

Academy Focus: Get to Know American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Mar 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

PTJ Author Interview: Randomized Clinical Trials and Real-World Practice

Feb 11, 2025/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Alexander Garbin, PT, DPT, PhD, and Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about their recently published companion papers.