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Is Your Practice ADA Compliant?

Oct 1, 2023/Feature

Following the Americans with Disabilities Act means more than ramps and accessible parking spots. Is your practice fully covered when it comes to patient communications?

The Potential for Delivering Skilled Maintenance under Non Federal Payer Policies

Jun 19, 2019/Article

Some commercial payers have adopted language and or revised policies to remove the improvement standard or to cover skilled maintenance therapy.

Hands On: Grip Strength as a Measure of Health

Sep 1, 2025/Feature

Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.

Ethics in Practice: Is It Ever OK to Date a Former Patient?

May 1, 2023/Column

Navigating the boundaries of professional and personal relationships can be challenging.

Practicing Physical Therapy in the Gig Economy

Oct 1, 2022/Feature

PTs share their thoughts on deciding if contract work is the right choice and, if so, how to proceed.

APTA Receives CMS Clarification on 'Attending Clinician' Medicare Billing Issue

Jul 11, 2023/News

Some institutional settings have been receiving denials with little explanation. Here's what happened, and what you need to do.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12)

Jan 21, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures impact of MS on the individual's walking ability (self-report).

Viewpoints: November 2023

Nov 1, 2023/Column

Seeing the art in physical therapy; seeking pelvic health resources.

Academy Focus: Get to Know American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Mar 4, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.