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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.

4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Vestibular Disorders

May 19, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures balance; ability to change directions while stepping.

APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Be a part of the largest physical therapy conference in the nation!

Modified Medical Research Council Questionnaire (of Dyspnea Scale) for COPD

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Participation Assessment With Recombined Tools – Objective Instrument

Dec 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with traumatic brain injury.

Egen Klassifikation Scale (EK Scale) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures ability to perform tasks in daily life.

Screening for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Jan 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the screening of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosus.