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How Does Flash Action Strategy Work?

In advance of the event, APTA will send information through social media and email to educate you about PTPAC. We'll host a virtual Flash Action Strategy kickoff event the evening of Sept. 24. On Sept. 25 and 26, students and schools will provide an easy way for students to participate in PTPAC and support

Wheelchair User’s Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI)

Oct 28, 2014/Test & Measure

The WUSPI is a self-report measure of shoulder pain experienced during functional activities.

Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Proposed FY 2023 SNF Rule: CMS Makes Good on Threat to Enact Cuts

Apr 14, 2022/Review

CMS says it's because the PDPM payment system isn't working out as planned. Some of the pain will be softened by cost-index adjustments.

Health Care Technology Today

Jun 1, 2015/Feature

Here's a look at some advances and proposals in the field of health care technology.

Coronavirus Update: Jan. 25

Jan 25, 2022/Roundup

Updated APTA practice advisory, a possible decrease in cases (with caveats), PTSD in health care workers, and more.

Final FY '24 SNF and IRF Rules Keep Payment Bump; Offer Few Surprises

Aug 16, 2023/Review

Each facility type will see a 4% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic provisions.

Study: Incidence of Chronic Pain Higher Than Diabetes, Hypertension

May 23, 2023/Review

Researchers reviewed survey data over two years to track the rates at which chronic pain was emerging — or getting worse.

Elements of Documentation Within the Patient-Client Management Model

Jun 28, 2024/Article

The main documentation elements are: initial examination and evaluation, visit, reexamination, and conclusion of episode of care summary.

Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Passive non-weight-bearing goniometric measure of dorsiflexion.