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Aug 15, 2017/News
Knee OA has more than doubled among Americans since 1940, say researchers, and the increase can't be explained by longer lifespans or a higher prevalence of obesity. The real culprit could be physical inactivity.
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.
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.,
Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure
The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).
May 18, 2017/Article
A dominant theme across health care is the strong desire by the consumer to feel heard and understood.
Nov 19, 2025/Test & Measure
Measures three domains related to sexual functioning as well as an overall sexual function score.
Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure
This is an eight-item scale that examines a person’s level of function when performing activities that are related to Upper Extremity Disorders.
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.
Jan 7, 2019/News
The 2019 Physician Fee Schedule includes CPT codes that allow PTs to conduct and bill Medicare for remote monitoring.
Oct 1, 2019/Column
Self-reflection makes a path clear.