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APTA Results (4,113 Results)

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Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).

News From NEXT: A Moving Account of a Journey Out of Pain and Addiction—And a PT's Crucial Role

Jun 14, 2019/News

"I failed my marriage. I failed as a father. I failed my career. And I didn't even know it was happening." That's how Justin Minyard describes the lowest point in his life, when, after experiencing 2 spine fractures and receiving multiple surgeries, he became addicted to the opioids prescribed to him.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: Heel Pain––Plantar Fasciitis: Revision 2023 (CPG+)

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline from APTA's American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy makes recommendation for the physical therapist management of non-arthritic heel pain for individuals 16 and older.

Workers' Compensation State Resources

State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.

Fee Schedule Cuts: A Call to Action from APTA President Roger Herr, PT MPA

Nov 21, 2022/Statement

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. As expected, CMS is moving forward with harmful cuts to the conversion factor, a significant element in calculating payment. These cuts affect 27 specialties, including physical therapy, and

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

Jul 25, 2022/Review

Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2020/Magazine

Online Comments

British Thoracic Society Guideline for Oxygen Use in Adults in Healthcare and Emergency Settings

May 15, 2017/CPG

Guidelines for oxygen use in adult patients in healthcare and emergency settings.

From PTJ: For Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis, Don't Rely on Provocative Tests Alone

May 2, 2023/Review

Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.

My Professional Fire Burned Bright

Jul 17, 2019/Perspective

The networks I was forming would maximize my reach within this profession today and in the future.