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APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Brings the Profession's Energy to Capitol Hill

May 14, 2018/News

270 PTs, PTAs, and students from 48 states who converged on Capitol Hill recently to educate legislators and staff about a range of important issues impacting the profession. The meetings took place April 29–May 1, as part of APTA's annual Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

Harris Hip Score (HHS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This instrument has 10 items in three sections describing pain, function, range of motion, and deformity.

Financial Resources To Help You in Your Career and Your Life

Apr 1, 2021/Perspective

After exploring the APTA Financial Solutions Center, I feel more comfortable and in control of my financial situation.

Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mar 5, 2017/Perspective

The physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

Making Work Work: Why Occupational Health Physical Therapy Is My Passion

May 2, 2022/Perspective

The onsite physical therapist must act with urgency — like your hair is on fire!

Study: Psychological Resiliency Can Aid Recovery After Hip Fracture

Jul 26, 2022/Review

Authors believe that assessing this important self-concept early on could help providers create more effective treatment programs.

Coronavirus Update: March 8

Mar 8, 2023/Roundup

PTs, PTAs, and long COVID treatment, long COVID as an episodic condition, post-PHE information from CMS, and more.

The Power of Goals

Nov 1, 2018/Column

They're important in hockey. They're vital to empowerment in life.

Lumbar Active Range of Motion

Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.