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May 8, 2023/Podcast
APTA staff experts discuss what will be changing after the PHE ends on May 11 — and what won't.
Nov 30, 2017/Perspective
Ryan Johnson describes himself as workaholic. But he isn't complaining, because he loves going to work. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Ryan discusses the advice he received from a mentor and how he applies it to his hectic career schedule. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the
Apr 4, 2018/News
A bill that would weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be taken up for consideration by the US Senate, thanks to a coalition of senators and strong opposition from disability rights supporters including APTA.
Aug 17, 2022/News
In remarks that ranged from the fee schedule to long COVID, Xavier Becerra stressed the role PTs and PTAs can play in fostering change.
Aug 31, 2018/Review
Consult by a PT in the ED reduced the odds of a fall-related revisit within 30 days by 35% and within 60 days by 32%.
Jun 19, 2019/News
The verdict is in: social media is hazardous to the physical therapy profession. At least some of the time. That was the outcome of the 12th annual Oxford Debate, during APTA's NEXT Conference and Exposition in Chicago, which in traditional style-over-substance fashion included the pro team wearing hazmat
Jan 25, 2021/Article
APTA successfully advocated for CMS to lift misguided coding edits, and we're working to bring commercial payers around.
Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure
The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
Dec 1, 2017/News
Patients with OA may be underusing nonsurgical therapies such as physical therapy, say authors of a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research. The use of physical therapy, a guideline-recommended first-line treatment, is “a key area for improvement,” researchers write.
Apr 14, 2020/News
Home health guidance, relief funds for providers and students, CDC recommendations on essential workers who may have been exposed, and more.