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Public Health to Empower Healthier Lives

May 1, 2019/Podcast

As a physical therapist Chris Hinze doesn’t just think about the whole patient. He thinks about the community around that person and how it informs their health.

APTA Releases a New 3-Year Strategic Plan – CSM 2019

Feb 12, 2019/Podcast

APTA is approaching its centennial in 2021 and has a new, data-driven strategic plan to lead the way.

Win: CMS Says SNFs, Hospitals, HHAs, Rehab Agencies, Other Institutional Settings Can Bill Telehealth Outpatient Therapy Claims

May 29, 2020/News

The clarification from CMS applies to settings that use institutional claims such as UB-04.

Statehouse Roundup: Hot Advocacy Issues at the State Level

Jan 26, 2022/Podcast

Topics covered include direct access, the physical therapy compact, telehealth, and more.

Info Blocking Report: Patients Drive Complaints; Providers the Frequent Target

Mar 2, 2022/News

HHS makes it clear that the new rules should be taken seriously. An APTA practice advisory can get you up to speed.

APTA 2022 Slate of Candidates Posted

Mar 25, 2022/News

The slate to elect the next secretary, house vice speaker, three directors, and two Nominating Committee members is now available.

Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) for Cerebral Palsy

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to classify mobility based on distances used in the home, school, and community and assistive devices used.

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures fear avoidance beliefs associated with low back pain (LBP).

Short Form – 12 Item Health Survey (Version 2)

Oct 19, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses health-related quality of life from the client/patient's perspective

Just Taking a Walk Can Extend Your Life, Say Researchers

Oct 29, 2017/Review

Researchers found that even a small amount of walking had an impact on health.