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2017's Top Stories From PT in Motion News

Jan 1, 2018/Roundup

The past year was another eventful one for the physical therapy profession, and with more than 270 stories posted during 2017, readers of PT in Motion News were able to keep up with a wide range of developments, from payment to research to new APTA offerings. Here are 7 of the most-read stories from

APTA Members' Hometown Efforts Keep 'PT in the Community' Momentum Going Strong

May 11, 2021/News

The community service initiative had to pivot from a single APTA CSM-based event to multiple locally based projects — and it worked.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).

Viewpoints: September 2023

Sep 1, 2023/Column

Kindred spirits; when it comes to financial planning, achieving your goals and using forward-thinking.

For Facilities: Physical Therapy Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.

Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy patient Scenarios

Dec 5, 2019/Article

APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.

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