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Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Jan 2, 2018/Review
"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."
Jun 24, 2019/News
UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure
Berg Balance Scale for Parkinson Disease
Feb 26, 2019/News
APTA bringsthe profession's insights and expertise to bear in a variety of settings. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities. Professional Issues APTA helps the National Institutes of Health's (NIH’s) "Go4Life" exercise campaign spread the word about the benefits of exercise:
Jun 28, 2019/Review
In 2016, adults 75 and older were dying from falls-related injuries at more than double the rate they were in 2000.
Dec 7, 2020/Review
A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.
Mar 12, 2024/News
The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.
Oct 18, 2024/Article
APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.