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Big Win: CMS Extends Temporary Telehealth Use to All Facility-Based Settings

May 22, 2023/News

APTA pressed for the changes, which now allow PTs in SNFs, home health, and rehab agencies to continue providing telehealth under Medicare.

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)

Aug 4, 2021/Test & Measure

This summary reviews a questionnaire to measure self-efficacy and contains information on use of it to screen patients or clients in a general clinical setting and reviews the use of this questionnaire with adolescents and adults in a general clinical setting without regard to a specific diagnosis or

Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT) Back Tool

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 9-item measure used to identify subgroups of patients with low back pain in primary care settings based on various functional, psychosocial, and comorbid factors for subgrouping.

Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)

Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)

Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure

SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.

OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester' Concept, Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care

Jul 11, 2018/News

The "fourth trimester" concept supports ongoing care for mother and child through at least the first 12 weeks after delivery.

Overcoming Isolation: Creating a Mentoring Group for Black Women PTs

Feb 19, 2021/Interview

The connections made in these groups are the building blocks for stronger connections throughout the profession as a whole.

APTA Advocacy in Action: UHC Lessens Prior Authorization Burden for PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Jan 10, 2025/Article

APTA is "encouraged but not satisfied" with the policy revision.

More Rehab in Acute Care Leads to Reduced Readmission Rates Post-Hip Fracture

Apr 25, 2023/Review

Authors of a study published in PTJ also found significant variation in therapy time among acute care facilities.

Penn Shoulder Score

May 21, 2017/Test & Measure

The measure can be used as an outcome measure in clinical practice or research, or to aid clinicians in making decisions regarding patient care.