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Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.
Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This test is used to obtain information with regard to centralization or peripheralization of pain or other symptom behavior as a response to testing in specific directions or mechanical loading.
May 22, 2024/Clinical Summary
Physical therapy interventions can increase the chances that the patient will return to preinjury activity levels and prevent a recurrence.
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Jan 12, 2023/Resource
APTA's Outpatient Therapy Medicare Physician Fee Schedule calculator helps you determine your payment for services under Medicare.
Nov 9, 2020/Resource
Review terms and concepts are important in understanding the coding valuation process and the policies that impact Medicare payment amounts.