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Proposed 2024 Home Health Rule: Cuts Continue at 2.2%; More to Come?

Jul 14, 2023/Review

After narrowly escaping reductions in 2023, home health could see a $375 million drop in 2024 as CMS adjusts to PDGM realities.

A Physical Therapy Profile: Demographics of the Profession, 2021-22

Jul 18, 2023/Report

This landmark report from APTA provides a comprehensive view of the current profession. It uses data from APTA's 2021-22 practice profile survey along with data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate the physical therapy workforce. Data includes the number of

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 18, 2023/Article

The Basics of ADA’s Effective Communication Requirement

APTA Wins National Awards for Contributions to Health Professions Recruitment

Jun 27, 2023/News

The association was described as a "role model" in its commitment to inspiring interest in becoming a PT or PTA.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.

First-Ever Exercise Guidelines for RA Treatment Emphasize Physical Therapy

Jul 5, 2023/Review

Several APTA members helped create the new guidance on how best to integrate exercise, diet, and other elements into RA management.

APTA Anxiety Screening Practice Advisory Updated

Jul 5, 2023/News

The USPSTF finalized guidance on screening patients for anxiety. APTA's members-only practice advisory can help you understand your role.

APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

DEI and the Big Sky: 5 Questions for This Year's Woodruff Lecturer

Jun 7, 2023/Interview

Emmanuel John says increasing PT and PTA diversity is necessary to the profession's survival. Watch his lecture on June 15.

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Health Promotion for People With Disabilities: The Emerging Paradigm Shift From Disability Prevention to Prevention of Secondary Conditions

Apr 30, 1999/Professional Perspective

Abstract

The premise of this article is that, until recently, health

The Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Adults: A Methodological Review of the Literature

Mar 31, 1999/Literature Review

Abstract

The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) has been reported

Status of the Year 2000 Health Goals for Physical Activity and Fitness

Mar 31, 1999/Professional Perspective

Abstract

In Healthy People 2000, the national strategy

Author Comment

Feb 28, 1999/Research Reports

The Relationship Between Submaximal Activity of the Lumbar Extensor Muscles and Lumbar Posteroanterior Stiffnesss

Feb 28, 1999/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Some patients with

Back Care Instructions in Physical Therapy: A Trend Analysis of Individualized Back Care Programs

Feb 28, 1999/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The treatment of people

Energy Cost of Propulsion in Standard and Ultralight Wheelchairs in People With Spinal Cord Injuries

Jan 31, 1999/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Wheelchair- and subject-related

Development of the Physical Therapy Outpatient Satisfaction Survey (PTOPS)

Jan 31, 1999/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. The purposes of this

Fetal and Neonatal Hand Movement

Dec 31, 1998/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Fetal movement occurs

Manipulation of the Cervical Spine: Risks and Benefits

Dec 31, 1998/Professional Perspective

Abstract

Manipulation of the cervical spine (MCS) is used in the