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Jul 14, 2023/Statement
The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days.
Apr 9, 2025/News
Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.
See recent awards won by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Sep 21, 2020/News
The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.
Nov 29, 2017/News
Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.
Jul 11, 2022/News
A cut to the conversion factor, no changes to telehealth limitations (but a few codes added), a tweak to RVUs, and more.
Aug 28, 2023/Review
Researchers found that vigorous intermittent lifestyle PA daily can lower risk by as much as 32%. And it doesn't have to happen all at once.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures balance and activity limitations due to dizziness.
Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures fear avoidance beliefs associated with low back pain (LBP).