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APTA Results (5,268 Results)

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Gregory Hicks Appointed to APTA’s Board of Directors

Jul 31, 2019/News

Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been appointed by the APTA Board of Directors (Board) to complete the leadership term of Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, DPT, MBA, MA, following her death in June this year. Hicks, who has been an APTA member for 17 years, is chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at

Direct Access Advocacy

More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.

Fair Physical Therapy Copays Advocacy

Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.

Your Voice Needed: CMS Proposes Expansion of Coverage for Power Seat Equipment

Feb 21, 2023/News

The change, supported by APTA, would cover power seat elevation equipment for Group 3 wheelchairs under Medicare. Public comment is open.

Increasing Physical Activity in Older Adults With Personalized Physical Therapy Approach (Coach2Move): PTJ Author Interview With Ward Heij

Mar 14, 2023/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette talks with Ward Heij about his study on the effectiveness of a personalized physical therapy approach called Coach2Move for older adults in the Netherlands.

PTJ Author Interview With Matthew Miller: The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Nov 14, 2023/Podcast

Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.

APTA's Virtual Celebration of Diversity Event a Success

Nov 2, 2020/News

The transition to an online format amplified support for the Minority Scholarship Fund — and there's still time to donate.

From PTJ: Attention to Exercise Attitudes May Help Cancer Survivors With CRF

Mar 31, 2023/Review

Authors believe that accounting for patient self-efficacy could make a difference in exercise among patients with cancer-related fatigue.

Separate Studies, Similar Conclusions: Bundling for Knee, Hip Replacement Seems to be Working

Jan 8, 2020/Review

Two studies of bundled care conclude that, at least for lower extremity joint replacement the models seem to be working.

Update to CMS Payment Calculations Further Eases Impact of Cut

Jan 6, 2021/News

The new conversion factor released by CMS helps to offset the impact of fee schedule reductions for PT providers.