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Patients with TKA Who Receive Outpatient Physical Therapy Soon After Surgery Recover Faster Than Those Who Get Home Physical Therapy First

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Noridian Updated Guidance on Plan of Care Signature

Oct 14, 2025/News

On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

Viewpoints: December 2022

Dec 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and member perspectives on timely topics.

Physical Therapy for Native American Populations

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

With November being Native American Heritage Month, here are insights from PTs and PTAs on providing care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Viewpoints: September 2022

Sep 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and opinion pieces from APTA's blog.

Viewpoints: July 2022

Jul 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Viewpoints: April 2022

Apr 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Viewpoints: May 2022

May 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

APTA Advocacy Win: CMS Significantly Expands Power Seat Equipment Coverage

May 19, 2023/News

The new coverage determination means more beneficiaries have access to power elevation equipment for power wheelchairs.