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Hospital Readmissions

Apr 4, 2018/Article

Nearly one in five Medicare patients discharged from the hospital is readmitted within 30 days; that's approximately 2.6 million seniors at a cost of more than $26 billion every year.

Annual Physical Therapy Visit

An annual visit allows physical therapists to determine health status and identify health risks of individuals in their community.

TRICARE Guidelines for Payment

Apr 1, 2020/Article

TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.

APTA Oncology

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to advance PT practice for persons affected by cancer and chronic illness by maximizing movement and wellness across the lifespan.

Variation in Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture and the Effect on Hospital Readmissions: PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar

May 23, 2023/Podcast

A discussion on the importance of increased rehabilitation after hip fracture.

First Major Insurer Adopts a Permanent Telehealth Benefit

May 15, 2020/News

BCBS of Tennessee will now include telehealth services even after the COVID-19 health emergency ends.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Diversifying the Profession

Jun 6, 2018/News

An exploration of the importance of diversity within the physical therapy profession to improve the health of an increasingly diverse society.

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.

Mapping Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Apr 4, 2022/News

A new resource from APTA Geriatrics establishes guiding principles.

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

May 24, 2021/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations on secondary stroke prevention for individuals who have experienced ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.