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Jul 1, 2025/News
Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,
Aug 15, 2017/News
Knee OA has more than doubled among Americans since 1940, say researchers, and the increase can't be explained by longer lifespans or a higher prevalence of obesity. The real culprit could be physical inactivity.
Feb 10, 2020/Perspective
The following is my insight for today's students and future clinicians for working with patients whose problems will likely outlast the course of treatment.
Jan 25, 2022/Perspective
Health insurance coverage for outpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation disregards variability in prior level of function, rehabilitation progress, and personal recovery goals.
Apr 5, 2021/Open Access
APTA is raising awareness about debt burden and providing support through the APTA Financial Solutions Center.
Mar 31, 2021/Review
Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.
Apr 1, 2025/CPG
This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.
Feb 16, 2024/News
Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to "look outward and move forward."
Nov 26, 2018/Perspective
I'm here to assure you that there are plenty of research opportunities for those in private practice.
Nov 1, 2019/News
What's in the final 2020 home health payment rule from CMS?