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Win (for Now, at Least): Aetna Backs Away From PTA Differential

Nov 1, 2023/News

Aetna put its decision on hold, giving APTA time to press for a permanent shift. Other news from the insurer isn't as good.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Older Adults

Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

How I Got Out of My PT School Rut

Jul 11, 2019/Perspective

I needed something more.

Heading Down the Right Path

Oct 1, 2018/Column

The value of taking a tip from brain science.

Study: Clinic Ball Pits Carry Bacterial Risks

Dec 3, 2018/Review

Children's ball pits often found in fast food restaurants are the stuff of a germaphobe's nightmares. Now it turns out that if not properly maintained, ball pits in physical therapy clinics are capable of inducing shudders too.

Outpatient Therapy Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Calculator

Jan 22, 2024/Members Only

APTA's outpatient therapy fee schedule spreadsheet helps you determine your payment for services under Medicare.

Three-Dimensional Instrumented Gait Analysis for Children With Cerebral Palsy: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

Best practice statements provide guidance for clinicians about the preferred characteristics of 3-dimensional instrumented gait analysis laboratories, including instrumentation, staffing, and reporting practices.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Ethics Under Pressure

Mar 2, 2017/News

The magazine examines how external pressures can cloud the ability of PTs and PTAs to stay true to professional ethics.

Something I'll Never Forget

Jul 16, 2019/Perspective

I took the leap and applied for a project committee.