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Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery

Jun 21, 2023/Review

Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.

APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Takes on PTA Differential, Offers Options

May 19, 2021/News

In a letter to HHS, 5 House members say a Medicare 15% payment differential for outpatient PTA and OTA services will harm rural areas.

Final 2026 Home Health Rule: CMS Reduces Impact of PDGM Cut

Dec 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement

Single-Limb Hop – Achilles Tendinitis

Feb 1, 2014/Test & Measure

Single-limb hopping is part of a test battery comprised of tests for different aspects of muscle-tendon function of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex.

Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)

Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure

This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.

UnitedHealthCare Publishes CPT Codes for its Permanent Telehealth Provisions

Jun 2, 2021/News

UHC is the first major insurer to keep telehealth for PTs beyond the public health emergency. Here are the codes that will be covered.

Ready, Set, Serve: Let's Lean Into the Last Month of 100 Days of Service

Nov 19, 2021/News

A member-driven effort to highlight the profession's dedication to community will wrap up this year. There's still time to get involved.

Survey Seeks Perspectives on Physical Therapy Education

May 21, 2021/News

Want to help to shape the future of physical therapy education? Now's your chance.

The C-Suite PT: New APTA Series Looks at the Journey to Executive Leadership

Sep 8, 2021/News

Join us this fall for a three-part conversation with PTs who've moved into high-level executive roles.