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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.

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.

President's Note | Shaping What Comes Next in Practice

Aug 1, 2026/Column

How innovation, teamwork, and emerging opportunities are shaping what comes next for the profession.

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Documentation of Patient and Client Management

Documentation is critical to ensure that individuals receive appropriate, comprehensive, efficient, person-centered, and high-quality health care services.

2021 John H.P. Maley Lecture

Sep 11, 2021/Video

Drugs contribute to falls, mortality, and obesity. That is why as a clinician it is important to help patients model healthy behaviors.

APTA: Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions Undergoing Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Jul 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides a recommended core set of 6 outcome measures for adult patients with neurologic conditions.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Parkinson Disease