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APTA 100 Days of Service Member Stories

In celebration of APTA's 100 Days of Service initiative and National Physical Therapy Month in October, we look at some of our members' community service efforts. Check out their stories, then get started on your own project!

Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Services

Effective Aug. 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 application cycle, the Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Service ended. APTA thanks the PTACAS work group — PTA program faculty, admissions committee chairs, and program directors — who helped create application content, set

Study: High-Intensity Exercise Shows Promise for Patients With PD

Dec 18, 2017/News

Authors of a new study say that while more research needs to be done, their RCT has proven high-intensity treadmill exercise to be safe for individuals with PD, with indications that sufficiently vigorous treadmill work 3 times a week slowed severity at 6 months.

Four Things to Mention in Your Fee Schedule Comments

Aug 30, 2023/Roundup

The Sept. 11 comment deadline is fast approaching. Here are some of the most important messages you can deliver to CMS.

Employer Noncompete Restrictions Eliminated in New Rule

Apr 26, 2024/Review

In a sweeping decision already facing legal challenges, the FTC prohibits most noncompete clauses "whether written or communicated orally."

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Aug 12, 2013/Test & Measure

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – stage 1 (mild), stage 2 (moderate), stage 3 (severe), stage 4 (very severe)(1)

Low Back Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines

Dec 20, 2021/CPG

Although the primary purposes of this document are advisory and educational, these guidelines are enforceable under the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure, 7 CCR 1101-3.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Aug 22, 2022/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.

International Knee Documentation Committee 2000 Subjective Knee Evaluation Form (IKDC 2000)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures mobility of the knee and level of activity.

VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy

Mar 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the evaluation, treatment, and overall management of women who are pregnant.