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Inclusion of Physical Therapist Referral in Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports inclusion of the pathway for referral to a physical therapist for physical therapist management in clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Looking for the Zebras

Jul 1, 2021/Column

Every patient is a one in a million.

Designing for the Future: It's Time to Pay Attention to Reshaping Current Structures

Mar 1, 2020/Feature

From converting an old clothing store to building a new medical facility, physical therapy is reshaping itself to meet the needs of current and future patients and clients.

Final 2020 Fee Schedule: CMS Relents on PTA Differential System for 2020; Presses on With Planned 8% Cut to Physical Therapy in 2021

Nov 4, 2019/News

A major win, and a major challenge: that's what APTA and the profession are facing with CMS' release of the 2020 fee schedule.

We Went to D.C. to Advocate for Our Profession. Here's What It Was Like

Sep 29, 2021/Perspective

What happens during an APTA advocacy event? An experienced advocate and two first-timers share their experiences.

Telehealth Isn't a Given for Physical Therapy After the Pandemic

Dec 1, 2021/Column

Telehealth in physical therapy shouldn't be an emergency-only option.

Benefits of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in EDs: A Systematic Review – PTJ

Sep 6, 2019/Podcast

François Desmeules discusses the current evidence regarding physical therapist care for patients with MSKD in EDs and reviews current recommendations for these models of care.

Comments: Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule for CY 2020

Feb 19, 2019/Comment Letters

EHBs are a package of benefits that ensure that certain health plans offered in the state Health Insurance Exchanges provide a baseline of coverage, benefits, and services to their enrollees.

Clinical Recommendations to Guide Physical Therapy Practice for Huntington Disease

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

Congressional Sign-on Letter on Proposed Medicare Cuts

Aug 11, 2020/Comment Letters

93 bipartisan members of Congress have signed a letter saying these Medicare cuts will be "devastating for providers and will ultimately result in decreased access to care for patients."