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May 1, 2021/Feature
To fully heal and regain mobility, patients need quality sleep. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.
Jun 1, 2022/Feature
Practices that show how they improve patient outcomes while lowering costs have a lot to gain as health care moves to payment models focused on value.
May 22, 2024/Resource
APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.
Feb 1, 2021/Review
Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.
Jun 1, 2020/Report
The report includes recommendations, as well as a summary of actions APTA has been taking to address the problem.
Feb 25, 2026/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
Oct 18, 2024/Article
APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.
May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
This Medicare Enrollment FAQ guides physical therapists through every stage of the Medicare enrollment lifecycle.
Jul 16, 2020/Podcast
Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.
