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Supervision of Physical Therapy Aides Under Medicare

Jan 8, 2020/Article

Physical therapy aides must be used carefully depending on the Medicare setting.

My Biggest Takeaways from Physical Therapy School

Jan 4, 2017/Perspective

It all starts with getting comfortable being uncomfortable.

Finding My Way: “What creates curiosity?”

Nov 30, 2017/Perspective

Allison Daly knew exactly what she wanted to do when she was in DPT school. The challenge was figuring out how to do it. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Allison talks about how she adapted her practice to find her ideal patients and treat them according to her strengths. "Finding My Way" is a podcast

Finding My Way: “Work should feel like play”

Nov 30, 2017/Perspective

Sharon Dunn has learned a lot of things during her "lifetime of service." Perhaps none more important than loving what you do. In this episode of "Finding My Way," APTA's president describes what it's like to watch physical therapy students evolve as they prepare for a promising future. "Finding My Way"

From NEXT: PTs, PTAs, Must Take on the Challenges of Noncommunicable Disease

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs and PTAs are likely familiar with the health burden of noncommunicable diseases, and many will even say that the physical therapy profession has a role in addressing that burden, buy saying that they have a role is not the same as living out that role.

News From NEXT: Now Is the Time for PTs in Primary Care

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.

Oxford Debate: Specialist vs Generalist Education; Ciccone Declares Results to be the “Closest Ever”

Jun 30, 2017/News

According to moderator Chuck Ciccone, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the 10th Oxford Debate, held at NEXT 2017, was the closest in its 10-year history. The motion being debated was: “Be it resolved that PT and PTA students will demonstrate expertise in a specific focused area of practice immediately upon

APTA Comments on SNFs, IRFs, and Inpatient Payment – And on Medicare as a Whole

Jul 5, 2017/News

Tis the time of year when CMS accepts public comment on next year's batch of proposed rules. This time around, CMS is also asking commenters also weigh in on how the entire system could be more transparent, flexible, simple, and innovative. APTA obliged.

Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Top 8.6 Million Annually

Jan 4, 2017/News

A growing number of Americans may be engaging in physical activity, but that also means a growing number of Americans are getting injured while doing so.

Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.

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