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$9.7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP

May 7, 2018/News

A recently announced $74 million grants program includes a $9.7 million award for a project focused on comparing physical therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator for the study.

Aetna Will Adopt PTA Pay Differential

Sep 12, 2023/News

The 15% reduction, set to begin Dec. 1, would mimic CMS cuts adopted in 2022. APTA is pressing Aetna to reconsider.

Thompson Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.

Defining Moment: Redefining Heroism

Feb 1, 2023/Column

Sometimes the people being “rescued” are the heroes.

Mandatory Versus Voluntary Participation Options

Feb 27, 2024/Resource

CMS has established a low-volume threshold to determine if an individual PT or a physical therapy private practice can be excluded from mandatory participation in MIPS.

2025 Bylaw Amendments Under Consideration by APTA House of Delegates

May 7, 2025/Article

The House will consider seven amendments to the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Core Ambassador Applications - Fall 2019

Sep 5, 2019/Article

We are introducing the core ambassador application via the APTA Engage volunteer portal.

Putting the Fun Into Functional Recovery

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Do some of your patients resist exercise? Try making it joyful.

How to Apply the New CQ Modifier

Mar 1, 2020/Column

Here's information on how to apply the new CQ modifier to denote when outpatient therapy services are furnished in whole or in part by a PTA.