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Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

Tiered Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reevaluation CPT Codes

May 27, 2020/Article

Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.

Survey of PTs Finds Feelings of Autonomy and Community Could Lower Burnout Risk

Jan 4, 2022/Review

A small-scale study of Texas PTs points to the possible importance of psychological supports in the face of increasing job demands.

APTA Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline Focuses on Physical Therapy

Jan 11, 2022/Review

The resource is designed for use by PTs and PTAs but benefits the entire PD care team.

Big Win: APTA-Supported Medicare Fix Passes Congress

Dec 10, 2021/News

The package, which combines additional funding and delays to planned cuts, will be signed into law before year's end.

Vision for Physical Therapy Education Embraces Collaboration, Diversity

Dec 22, 2021/News

A cross-organization partnership envisions an educational culture rooted in strong partnerships, shared values, and accessibility.

Special Events: Make the Most of APTA CSM 2022

Dec 15, 2021/Roundup

Beyond the hundreds of presentations, there's lots happening, and lots to celebrate. Here are four fun opportunities worth checking out.

CMS Listens to APTA, Eases Code Restrictions for Manual Therapy and Compression

Jan 5, 2022/News

APTA continues to advocate for changes that reflect the realities of physical therapy and patient-centered care.

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

Dec 15, 2021/Roundup

APTA members and the physical therapy profession in the media, December, 2021 edition.

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Screening for Musculoskeletal Deviations—A Challenge for the Physical Therapist The Utah Study

Jul 31, 1987/Research

We conducted an on-site examination in selected middle and junior high schools

Malpractice Litigation for Uninformed Consent Implications for Physical Therapists

Jul 31, 1987/Practice

Although physicians generally are expected to secure their patients' informed consent

Axis for Dynamic Measurement of Flexion and Extension Torques About the Lumbar Spine A Computer Simulation

Jul 31, 1987/Practice

Most reports of trunk testing with an isokinetic dynamometer describe the axis

Treatment of an Acute Anterior Disk Displacement in the Temporomandibular Joint A Case Report

Jul 31, 1987/Practice

The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of a home exercise program

Computer-Assisted Instruction in Curricula of Physical Therapist Assistants

Jul 31, 1987/Education

This article compares the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI)

Priorities for Publication

Jun 30, 1987/Guest Editorials

A number of readers and those who have submitted manuscripts to Physical

Effect of Eye Movements on Dynamic Equilibrium

Jun 30, 1987/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine whether visual improvement of balance

Commentary

Jun 30, 1987/Research

The authors are to be commended for this interesting study. Physical therapists

Senior Author's Response

Jun 30, 1987/Research

I thank Dr. Herdman for her insightful discussion of our work. To continue this

Behavioral and Postural Changes Observed with Use of Adaptive Seating by Clients with Multiple Handicaps

Jun 30, 1987/Research

Adaptive seating devices (ASDs) are used in the treatment of children with multiple