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APTA Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry Is Qualified by CMS to Submit Quality Data

May 14, 2017/News

CMS has approved the resource as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR).

Study: Burnout Comes at a (Literal) Cost to Organizations

Jun 4, 2019/Review

A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.

Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.

APTA Advocacy in Action: 2019 Wins, and What's on Our Radar for 2020

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

APTA is taking the advocacy lead on a number of bills impacting the physical therapy profession and the patients we serve that may be addressed in the 116th Congress.

APTA Working for You: Commercial Payer Updates, July 2019

Jul 22, 2019/News

The commercial payer world is varied and continually evolving. APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of private payer-related issues. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities.

Defining Moment: From Dismissed to Equipped

Oct 1, 2024/Column

One PT learned perseverance and determination after failing out of — and subsequently being reinstated into — PT school.

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)

Aug 4, 2021/Test & Measure

This summary reviews a questionnaire to measure self-efficacy and contains information on use of it to screen patients or clients in a general clinical setting and reviews the use of this questionnaire with adolescents and adults in a general clinical setting without regard to a specific diagnosis or

Researchers Find No Evidence for Popular Treatment for UI, POP

Oct 23, 2017/News

There are solid evidence-based treatments for pelvic floor dysfunctions such as UI and POP, but 1 treatment called abdominal Hypopressive technique (AHT) isn't one of them.

Coronavirus Update: August 24

Aug 24, 2022/Roundup

Physical activity's role in reducing COVID-19 risk, prone positioning, new CDC recommendations, home testing, and more.

APTA, AMA, Others Demand Action From Congress to Address Fee Schedule

Mar 10, 2025/News

Providers and patients are urged to call Congress on the proposed spending package before March 14 deadline.