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Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) for Cerebral Palsy

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to classify mobility based on distances used in the home, school, and community and assistive devices used.

Quality of Life in Alzheimer Disease: QOL-AD

Jun 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 13-item questionnaire designed to provide both a patient and a caregiver report of the quality of life (QOL) for patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease (AD).

Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults: Management [NG100]

Oct 12, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Dec 6, 2018/Position Paper

We support and advocate for physical therapist to be part of the solution to the opiod epidemic.

Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy patient Scenarios

Dec 5, 2019/Article

APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.

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.

Valued-Based Behaviors of the PTA

Jun 5, 2019/Article

Review valued-based behaviors and guidelines for phsysical therapist assistants.

Changing Direction: Creating a New Path for Your Career

Feb 9, 2021/Podcast

Learn from PTAs who have taken the lead on navigating through their careers and finding rewarding pathways to professional success.

A Physical Therapist by Any Other Name

Sep 1, 2021/Column

A physical therapist known to two kids only as "the Exercise Lady" helped both them and their family in a time of need.

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.