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Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

Lynda Woodruff, Leader in Physical Therapy Education, Dies at 70

Mar 1, 2024/News

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.

APTA Practice Advisory: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Feb 25, 2026/Resource

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.

2023 National Physical Therapy Month Will Highlight the Profession's Value

Sep 6, 2023/Roundup

October's celebration will center on a landmark report on what the profession can do for patients — and society.

Here's the Kicker

Jul 1, 2017/Article

When a soccer coach seeks more than just friendly advice, a PT has a decision to make.

The Prudence of Protocols

Apr 1, 2019/Column

What's a little return-to-play decision among friends?

Beyond the Law

Jul 1, 2019/Column

What's legal isn't necessarily ethical.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2021

Apr 14, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, April 2021 edition.

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

Energy Crisis?

May 1, 2017/Column

Use of a certain technique leads to questions.