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Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Behavioral Pain Scale

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.

CMS: Private Practices Must Continue Direct Supervision of PTAs Providing RTM

Jan 23, 2023/News

APTA advised private practice PTs to continue direct supervision for PTA use of remote therapeutic monitoring until CMS clarified the issue.

New Volunteers Join the APTA Media Corps in January

Dec 23, 2024/News

These APTA member volunteers help bring the voice of the profession to the public.

Don't Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow: APTA Scholars Program Continues in 2022

Feb 14, 2022/News

The retooled program, launched during our centennial year, will continue to focus on nurturing the next generation of APTA leaders.

Postacute Care Survey Report Summary

May 1, 2020/Summary

Review the survey that assesses the effects that the SNF PDPM and home health PDGM models may have had on care delivery in the SNF and home health settings

Draft HHS Report Backs Nonpharmacological Pain Management, Calls for Better Payer Coverage of Physical Therapy

Jan 8, 2019/News

Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including

New Report: Outpatient Practices Faced 'Significant' Employee Vacancy Rates

Sep 21, 2022/News

In a midyear survey most owners cited relocation, pay, and work-life balance as the main reasons behind employee loss.

APTA Members Appointed to Influential Cost Measure Workgroups

Jun 16, 2023/News

Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.

Government Affairs and Public Service Awards Nominations Due January 12, 2018

Dec 15, 2017/News

Recipients will be selected in February by the APTA Board of Directors, and the awards will be presented during APTA's Federal Advocacy Forum set for April 29–May 1 in Washington, DC.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, January 2022

Jan 19, 2022/Roundup

Members sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences with the media.