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APTA Results (4,568 Results)

Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

Researchers: Aquatic Exercise Offers Similar Results With Less Pain for Patients With Chronic LBP

Mar 8, 2019/Review

Aquatic exercise shouldn't be viewed as "less strenuous or less effective" than land-based exercise, according to authors of a study in PTJ.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Adult Weight Management Guideline (2021-2022)

Mar 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline, from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is meant to inform clinical decisions for RDNs or international equivalents to provide MNT interventions for adults (≥18 years of age) with overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m2 or as defined for specific adult populations), including those

Position Paper: States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Apr 3, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association supports the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act (H.R. 2332 / S. 1101). This legislation would ensure that required federal background checks are completed so physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can participate in the state

What to Consider Before Deciding to Participate in MIPS Cost Category

Mar 25, 2025/News

The participation deadline for the 2024 reporting year is March 31 — before performance feedback is available from CMS.

APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

CMS Wants to Scale Back CJR Bundling Program for TKA, THA; Proposes Cancelling Bundle Program for Cardiac Care, Eliminating Expansion...

Aug 16, 2017/News

CMS wants to significantly scale back the knee and hip joint replacement bundled care model and plans to cancel expansion of bundled care models to cardiac care and hip/femur fractures.

Massive APTA-Supported Opioid Bill Ready for President's Signature

Oct 5, 2018/News

Expansive legislation aimed at battling the opioid crisis will soon become law, complete with provisions that echo APTA's recommendations.

Busting Payment Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations), Part 5

Aug 4, 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.

APTA 2024 Slate of Candidates for National Positions Posted

Jul 31, 2024/Members Only

The slate to elect the next president, vice president, three directors, and one Nominating Committee member is now available.