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The Prudence of Protocols

Apr 1, 2019/Column

What's a little return-to-play decision among friends?

Powerful Connection

Nov 1, 2019/Column

A patient's request both flatters and concerns a PT.

In Praise of Low-Tech Tools

Aug 1, 2019/Feature

In an increasingly technological age, mainstay items of physical therapy such as exercise balls, foam rollers, and elastic resistance bands retain their therapeutic value-and will continue to do so, these PTs say.

Payment

Lives are changed every day by physical therapy. But in order for PTs and PTAs to make those changes possible, they need to leverage systems that allow them to thrive in their careers.

Contact a PT Student

Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.

Position on Direct-to-Employer Population Health Services by Physical Therapists

Jun 21, 2017/Position Paper

PTs should work directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.

Final SNF, IRF 2022 Rules: Slight Payment Bumps, Big DMEPOS Win

Aug 10, 2021/Review

CMS also hasn't decided how it will address a 2020 PDPM payment spike. The rules are effective Oct. 1.

Combatting Collective Conservatism in Physical Therapy – PTJ

Oct 18, 2019/Podcast

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.

Benefits of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in EDs: A Systematic Review – PTJ

Sep 6, 2019/Podcast

François Desmeules discusses the current evidence regarding physical therapist care for patients with MSKD in EDs and reviews current recommendations for these models of care.

Value-Based Care: Advanced Alternative Payment Models #16

Jan 26, 2018/Podcast

This is episode 16 of APTA’s comprehensive podcast series that explains the move toward value-based care and how physical therapists can participate in the Quality Payment Program. This episode is “Advanced Alternative Payment Models.”