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Jul 1, 2017/Column
CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
The PAR-Q was developed in an effort to standardize activity screening for persons aged 15-69 years.
Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.
Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
Connected technologies are making patient-generated data increasingly accessible to health care providers. How this "Internet of Things" will be leveraged by physical therapists remains to be seen.
Nov 1, 2019/Feature
In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.
Dec 15, 2021/Open Access
In this interview-style blog post, Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT, and Regina Landrus, PT, DPT, discuss bringing mental health awareness to the forefront of a multi-clinic system in rural America.
Feb 1, 2017/Feature
While it's never too late to help older adults enjoy healthy and active lives, it's a lot easier if you start helping them prepare during their younger years.
Jun 1, 2015/Feature
While the use of predictive analytics in physical therapy is still in its infancy, early adopters see great potential for it to transform the profession and society.
Apr 5, 2021/Open Access
This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.