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Study: Physical Activity and Higher Motor Skills Create a 'Cognitive Reserve' Even When Brain Pathologies Are Present

Jan 23, 2019/Review

An as-yet unexplained connection: higher levels of physical activity and motor skills seem to create a "cognitive reserve" that buoys cognitive performance during life.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, September 2021

Sep 15, 2021/Roundup

Members on everything from massage guns to milk crates--our roundup of media coverage that includes PTs, PTAs, and students.

Advocacy in Action: Prior Authorization Comment Letters from Members, Part 3

Mar 6, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.

Study: Prevalence of Knee OA Today Twice What It Was 75 Years Ago

Aug 15, 2017/News

Knee OA has more than doubled among Americans since 1940, say researchers, and the increase can't be explained by longer lifespans or a higher prevalence of obesity. The real culprit could be physical inactivity.

Collaboration as Students

Nov 6, 2018/Perspective

I wonder, are collaboration and teamwork the same?

Adopt the Rule of 7

Mar 1, 2020/Column

Try adding engagement and impact to everything you do.

Medicare Payment Changes: 2022

Jan 7, 2022/Resource

We've compiled a summary on the numerous changes to 2022 Medicare regulations related to payment under the Physician Fee Schedule, the PTA differential, remote therapeutic monitoring codes, and more.

Aetna Will Adopt PTA Pay Differential

Sep 12, 2023/News

The 15% reduction, set to begin Dec. 1, would mimic CMS cuts adopted in 2022. APTA is pressing Aetna to reconsider.

APTA Report: 44% of PTs, 54% of PTAs Say They Lost Income During Pandemic

May 27, 2020/News

Results of a nationwide APTA survey show how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the profession.