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Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Congress Scrambles to Pass Year-End Legislation to Fund the Government

Dec 23, 2024/News

The deal includes a three-month Medicare extension on telehealth.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

With Health Care Reform Plan Still Unclear, APTA Signs Onto Coalition Letter to Preserve Rehab Services

Apr 26, 2017/News

APTA and other organizations are staking out their positions on policies that should remain no matter what.

CMS Enters New Territory, Proposes Staffing Requirements for LTC Facilities

Sep 15, 2023/News

Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.

Administrative Burden Win: UnitedHealthcare Walks Back Plan of Care Change

Jul 26, 2023/News

UHC has dropped a signoff requirement that sparked concerns from APTA.

A Game-Time Decision

Mar 1, 2017/Column

Should a PT sign off on a key football player's return to play?

Utilization Management: Physical Therapist Checklist

Jul 22, 2019/Article

Physical therapists can use this checklist to see how informed and prepared they are on issues related to UM.

Fighting Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Mar 1, 2015/Column

Expanded authority to deny enrollment and revoke billing privileges are among CMS's new tools. Here's what PTs need to know.