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Sep 17, 2019/News
An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time
Aug 1, 2018/Magazine
Viewpoints: Online Comments
Feb 1, 2018/Column
What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
Oct 28, 2014/Test & Measure
The WUSPI is a self-report measure of shoulder pain experienced during functional activities.
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.
Nov 20, 2019/Review
A final CMS rule makes it clear that it will move ahead in its efforts to make hospital cost data more accessible to consumers.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
The questionnaire is comprised of 12 items that relate to eight physical and mental health domains.
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.
Nov 1, 2019/Feature
In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.
