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Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics (CPG+)

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.

State Legislative Update, 2023: PT Compact, Improved Direct Access, and More

Mar 1, 2023/Roundup

It's looking like a busy year for state legislatures, with the potential for some good news for the profession. Now's your chance to help.

APTA-Backed Legislation Would Allow for Inflation-Adjusted Fee Schedule Payment

Apr 14, 2023/News

The bill could help reverse the Medicare system's downward payment spiral. Now's the time to voice your support.

Final Home Health Rule Cements PDGM, Allows PTAs to Perform Maintenance Therapy

Nov 1, 2019/News

What's in the final 2020 home health payment rule from CMS?

Rethinking Possibilities When It Comes to Research

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

I'm here to assure you that there are plenty of research opportunities for those in private practice.

Empowering People With ALS

Mar 1, 2021/Column

Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.

Writing a Personal Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letter to CMS: Why It's Important, How to Do It

Sep 1, 2023/Podcast

CMS has changed its approach to comment letters and now places higher emphasis on personal insights from individual providers.

Online APTA Live Event to Explore the Impact of Recent Report on Virtual MSK Care

Jun 10, 2024/News

Join us June 27 for a live online discussion on the recently released report confirming that virtual health technologies, when guided by a PT, deliver ″clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function″ for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

PTJ Author Interview: Algorithm-Based Treatment in the Emergency Department

Mar 18, 2025/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Amee Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD, and Kyle Strickland, PT, DPT, about their recently published perspective.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Annual Checkup

Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait and aerobic capacity.