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Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.

30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

Oxygen Administration During Physical Therapy

Mar 5, 2019/Article

The FDA generally regards oxygen to be a prescription drug.

Busting Payment Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations), Part 6: The 9% Payment Cut

Aug 24, 2020/Open Access

The proposed 9% cut: where it came from, what we’re doing, and the importance of your voice.

CMS Corrects RTM Code Denials Made in Error

Apr 14, 2023/News

APTA's outreach sparked the change, to be made official in July. Until then, denied claims should be resubmitted.

First-Ever Exercise Guidelines for RA Treatment Emphasize Physical Therapy

Jul 5, 2023/Review

Several APTA members helped create the new guidance on how best to integrate exercise, diet, and other elements into RA management.

5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Starting Physical Therapy School: A Nontraditional Student Perspective

Jan 23, 2019/Perspective

It was the fulfillment of a dream that was almost 20 years old. Now, I'm done with coursework and only have clinicals and boards to do before the big dream is finally a reality: Kelly Clark, physical therapist.

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

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.

Working on an Interdisciplinary Team

Oct 7, 2020/Podcast

Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, shares what she’s learned through her years working on teams and gives tips for successful team work.