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The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist Infographic

Feb 8, 2023/Infographic

Digital health solutions, which are increasingly being used by physical therapists now, refer to the use of virtual tools to deliver health care services or enable better health.

Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What PTs Need to Know, Part 1

Jul 24, 2026/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POPQ or POP-Q)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

The original POPQ uses nine points in the vaginal wall to determine level of prolapse, while the simplified POPQ uses only four.

Turning Evidence Into Everyday Practice: Inside APTA’s CPG Library

Feb 1, 2026/Article

How rigorous research powers this practical resource to help clinicians with confident decision-making.

Everything You Need to Know About Supervision

Feb 1, 2025/Feature

Changes to Medicare in 2025 will impact requirements for PT supervision of PTAs. Do they make direct supervision obsolete?

Advancements in Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Oct 1, 2024/Feature

Some new treatments hold promise for people with PD. Here's what those in the physical therapy profession should know.

Making the Most Out of August's Congressional Recess

Jul 1, 2023/Feature

There is power in numbers: Start now to set up meetings with your legislators during their August break.

Getting on Board With Specialist Certification

Jul 1, 2022/Feature

Board certification in physical therapy specialty areas has been evolving since its beginnings. Here are some of the latest developments.

How PTs Can Help Those in Addiction Recovery

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

A look at why PTs are well-suited to help patients who have substance use disorders.

Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39)

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

This 39-item test is a Parkinson disease-specific health status questionnaire.