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Acting on a Weight Of Evidence

Mar 1, 2015/Feature

Physical therapy can and should be in the forefront in battling obesity, these physical therapists say.

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.

What to Expect When They're Expecting: PTs Who Treat Patients During & After Pregnancy

Dec 1, 2017/Feature

Many women's health PTs treat patients during and after pregnancy. Here are some of the services they offer-and why they say it's important to spread the word to other health care professionals.

Research Rocks On: Eight Non-COVID Studies You Might've Missed

Jul 24, 2020/Roundup

The coronavirus pandemic demands our attention. But that hasn't stopped the flow of research in other areas relevant to physical therapy.

Research Review: Early Physical Therapy Works for Sciatica

Oct 8, 2020/Review

Researchers found that physical therapy started within three days of an initial PCP visit improved multiple outcomes.

MedPAC Releases Revised Medicare 'Payment Basics'

Oct 16, 2020/News

The updated quick-take resources cover 20 systems including outpatient therapy, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.

APTA Releases 2023 Annual Report

Apr 29, 2024/News

Together, we advanced the profession and strengthened the APTA community.

Viewpoints: September 2024

Sep 1, 2024/Column

APTA President Herr: 4 Takes on Embracing Change for the Better

Orthopedic Surgeons Promote Conservative Approaches to Pain Treatment in New Opioid Awareness Campaign

May 2, 2017/News

The AAOS print campaign uses the message "Painkillers are easy to get into, hard to escape."

Promoting Health Through Physical Activity: PTJ Has the Evidence You Need

Oct 14, 2020/Roundup

The association's journal provides evidence to help PTs increase their patients’ physical activity.