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CMS Seeking Comments on Self-Referral Prohibitions in Stark Law

Jun 26, 2018/News

In its ongoing efforts to decrease regulatory burdens, CMS has turned its attention to a law that, with the exception of physical therapy and a few other treatments and procedures, bars physicians from referring patients to services in which the physician has a financial interest.

OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester' Concept, Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care

Jul 11, 2018/News

The "fourth trimester" concept supports ongoing care for mother and child through at least the first 12 weeks after delivery.

CDC: Concussion Rates Among High Schoolers May be Undercounted

Jun 25, 2018/Review

In 2017, an estimated 15% of high school students experienced 1 or more concussions, and 6% experienced 2 or more.

2018 NEXT: 'You're Changing People's Lives' NEXT 2018 Attendees Told

Jun 28, 2018/News

Professional beach volleyball player Gabrielle (Gabby) Reece told attendees at the opening event of NEXT 2018: "To serve others and help other people is a really important thing. You're changing people's lives."

Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and OptumLabs Could Introduce Important Changes to Pain Management Policies

Jul 10, 2018/News

What would happen if payers encouraged patients with low back pain to explore low-risk treatments by waiving copays?

2020 Presidential Address

Jun 1, 2020/Statement

APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, provided her annual address on June 1.

Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mar 5, 2017/Perspective

The physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

Apr 13, 2017/Review

Researchers have concluded that spinal manipulative therapy produces moderate decreases in low back pain and increases in function.

Researchers Report Another Success in Using Electrical Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement in a Patient With Paralysis

Apr 11, 2017/Review

Researchers successfully replicated an earlier study that used spinal cord electrical stimulation to help an individual intentionally move his paralyzed legs.

APTA Joins OT and SLP Groups to Provide Input on Future Health Care Legislation

Mar 7, 2017/News

APTA made the case for the importance of patient access to habilitation and rehabilitation as crucial components of "high-quality affordable health care."