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Better Sooner and Later: Prehabilitation

Feb 1, 2016/Feature

There's growing evidence that adding a "p" to rehabilitation improves patient outcomes pre- and postsurgery and following cancer treatments-and saves money, too.

How to Develop an RFP

Aug 1, 2017/Feature

A request for proposal, or RFP, is a tool practices can use to make informed purchasing decisions.

Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings: Study Summary

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

Apr 1, 2024/Column

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

Briar Cliff University Wins 2024 APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

May 8, 2025/Article

The Iowa program mobilized students in several ways to earn the top spot.

PTJ Issue on Precision Rehab: Four Big Takeaways

Jan 19, 2022/Roundup

Life experiences can affect the human genome. Physical therapy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge.

Proposed FY '23 IRF Rule: 2% Increase, Cap on Wage Index Cut, Calls for Input

Apr 5, 2022/Review

Similar to the 2022 rule, CMS keeps changes minimal in response to pandemic-related disruptions.

Defining Moment: The Glue Holding It All Together

Nov 5, 2024/Podcast

Allen Wicken, PT, MSPT, a longtime physical therapist and APTA member, reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.