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Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief
This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.
Aug 1, 2024/Feature
A DPT degree can pave the way for many different career paths. Here are four PTs who use their skills in roles outside of the clinic.
Sep 1, 2023/Feature
Lecturer Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."
Apr 1, 2024/Feature
Bowlers find value in working with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Dec 1, 2015/Feature
A process-improvement system adapted from industry can enhance efficiency and better serve patients, its practitioners say.
Patients may hold strong beliefs about their health or health care that are not supported by evidence or facts. How can you best educate individuals without alienating them-and still promote optimal outcomes?
Feb 1, 2015/Column
Social media can be great for public relations, but they also present conundrums.
May 1, 2022/Article
APTA builds off the success of one strategic plan while launching the next one.
