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APTA Advocacy in Action: UHC Lessens Prior Authorization Burden for PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Jan 10, 2025/Article

APTA is "encouraged but not satisfied" with the policy revision.

New Guidelines Focus on Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain and the PT's Role in Care

Feb 23, 2022/Review

The resource, sponsored in part by APTA, offers 23 action statements covering the care pathway.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Mar 4, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs diagnose and provide conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy, helping people return to their daily activities and preventing long-term disability.

Busting Medicare Part B Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations) Part 3

Feb 25, 2020/Perspective

In an effort to get everyone on the same page, I'm debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths I've been seeing lately on social media and in other venues.

Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

Internships at APTA

APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.

Quick Guide to Using E-Visits by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render e-visits (CPT codes 98970-98972) under Medicare.

Study: For Children With Autism, Yoga Improves Motor Skills, May Buffer 'Cascading' Effects

Nov 27, 2019/Review

Researchers believe physical therapist-led "creative yoga," can improve gross motor skills and the ability to imitate movement patterns among children with ASD.

States Affected by Helene Eligible for Temporary Regulatory Waivers

Oct 8, 2024/News

CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.

Study: Many Gaps Still Exist in Insurer Coverage of Nondrug Treatments for LBP

Oct 16, 2018/Review

There's a lack of consistency in factors such as copays, referral requirements, prior authorization, and treatment limits.