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12-Year Study Tracks Impact of Television Viewing Patterns on Strength

Mar 8, 2017/Review

Researchers have amassed 12 years' worth of data that shows how extended viewing habits can impact knee extensor strength.

Why You Should Keep a Close Eye on Telehealth

Jan 7, 2020/Perspective

Telehealth could add another avenue that makes our services more accessible and valuable.

Defense Bill Headed for Final Votes Will Include PTAs in TRICARE

Nov 13, 2017/News

The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.

Lawmakers Want Answers From CMS on Planned 2021 Payment Cuts

Feb 5, 2020/News

Congress wants answers related to CMS plans to cut payment in 2021.

CMS Rule on Hospital Price Transparency Sets the Stage for Major Shift in Public Access to Charges for Services

Nov 20, 2019/Review

A final CMS rule makes it clear that it will move ahead in its efforts to make hospital cost data more accessible to consumers.

News From NEXT: For Optimal Outcomes, Look Beyond Compensation Patterns, Maley Lecturer Says

Jun 18, 2019/News

"Any movement-related profession—personal trainers, athletic trainers, dance therapists, yoga instructors—who can observe impairments such as a weak muscle can try to fix it," said Beth Fisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, in delivering the 24th John H. P. Maley Lecture on June 14 at Combined Sections Meeting. However,

The Proposed 2023 Fee Schedule: 5 Major Takeaways From APTA's Comments to CMS

Sep 27, 2022/Article

APTA had plenty to say about the underutilization of physical therapy, the squeeze on payment, and the need for an overhaul of the system.

More PA Tied to Lower Hospitalization Risk for Common Diseases

Mar 10, 2023/Review

Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.

Bob Bartlett, Earliest Living APTA President, Pays Inspirational Visit to APTA HQ

Jun 16, 2023/Article

More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.