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Issue Brief: Medicare Part B Payment in 2023

Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief

This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.

APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022)     CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7  How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and

2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections Posted

Jul 23, 2025/Members Only

The 2025 Slate of Candidates for APTA National Elections for the offices of secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee is now available.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Hip Disorders

Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Low Back Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines

Dec 20, 2021/CPG

Although the primary purposes of this document are advisory and educational, these guidelines are enforceable under the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure, 7 CCR 1101-3.

MIPS Is Here

Apr 1, 2019/Column

This is what you need to know now.

Unsolicited Advice or Needed Input?

Feb 1, 2019/Column

A godmother debates whether to weigh in.

Defining Moment | The Patient You Dread

Feb 1, 2026/Column

What one difficult patient taught a physical therapist about bias, burnout, and the human side of effective care.

On a Roll: How PTs Can Empower Bowlers

Apr 1, 2024/Feature

Bowlers find value in working with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Ethics in Practice: Small Slights, Big Lessons

May 1, 2024/Column

An ethical exploration of microaggressions in the field of physical therapy.