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New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

Apr 24, 2018/News

The 2017 APTA Annual Report provides an overview of a year fueled by collaboration and marked by accomplishments in areas ranging from national public relations campaigns to membership milestones and the end of the hard cap on payment for rehabilitation services under Medicare.

Carmen Elliott

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Carmen Elliott, is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and executive director of the Physical Therapy Fund as of April 2021. Elliott is a longtime member of the APTA staff team, having been with the association since 2006. Previously she served as APTA’s vice president of insurer relations,

Crafting Your Dream Job Starts With Knowing Your Crystal Balls

Jan 29, 2018/Perspective

Crystal balls are the truly important things in your life that you can't let fall.

The Integrated Clinical Experience

May 7, 2020/Perspective

My first integrated clinical experience was in a public school system. Now, I have the chance to explore a whole new setting: outpatient.

Chester Step Test (CST) 2020

Dec 31, 2020/Test & Measure

This summary contains information on the use of this test in adult patients or clients with all diagnoses and populations.

Is Nutrition a Piece of the PT Pie?

Dec 5, 2017/Perspective

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes  We all love food, right? I mean, it's something we come across every single day and are constantly making decisions about. What will I have for breakfast or lunch? What should I buy at the store? Where should I shop? Can I just cook that instead of ordering out? How

The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

Mar 29, 2023/Article

Don't let the May 11 end of the PHE take you by surprise: Here's a rundown of where things will stand — and how you might be affected.

Study: 'Academic Capitalism,' Lack of Faculty of Color Is a Challenge for Diversity in DPT Programs

Jul 8, 2020/Review

Researchers compared the percentage of program graduates of color with several institution characteristics — and found challenges.