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Study: Physical Therapy Beats Steroid Injections for Treatment of Knee OA

Apr 9, 2020/Review

The results also hint at the possibility that benefits of physical therapy for knee OA may be more long-lasting than earlier believed.

Looking at Physical Therapy Holistically

Jul 1, 2019/Feature

There's a growing realization that helping patients achieve optimal health requires addressing both the body and the mind. As a practical matter, though, how does that happen? These PTs are showing the way.

From PTJ: Few Prognostic Models for MSK Conditions Show 'Potential Value'

May 9, 2023/Review

A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.

From PTJ: Cognitive Function Poststroke May Affect Physical Capacity

Aug 11, 2023/Review

Researchers in Norway believe that attention to cognitive function early on could help patients achieve crucial PA goals.

Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

CMS Suspends Advanced Payment Program, Will 'Reevaluate' Accelerated Payment

Apr 27, 2020/News

April 27, 2020: The programs curtailed by CMS require recipients to pay back the funds received.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

Physical Therapist Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Practice Profile

Jan 1, 2018/Resource

This report presents data on the number of patients seen by therapists and the number of patient visits as a measure of productivity.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.