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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.
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.
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.
Oct 18, 2023/News
A survey conducted by APTA and APTA Private Practice revealed a 10% vacancy rate, fueled in part by clinic growth.
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
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.
APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.
May 21, 2019/Perspective
It started at APTA's Annual Conference in Boston in 2005. I was walking back to the hotel with my colleague and fellow PTA Kerry Williams. We had a late dinner and decided to stop at a fast food restaurant for ice cream. That's when I saw a mother and her two kids, a brother and sister ages maybe 9 and
Jun 21, 2018/Perspective
I decided to focus all of my energy on school. And when I say “all,” I'm speaking literally.
Apr 12, 2021/Review
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
