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Oncology Section Introduces New Guideline on Diagnosis of Upper Quadrant Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer

Jun 29, 2017/News

Few CPGs exist to help clinicians diagnose upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer. The APTA Oncology Section set out to change that with the publication of a new guideline in PTJ.

Rural Health Care Presents Needs and Opportunities

Jun 1, 2018/Column

Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.

APTA Members Continue to Serve on Key AMA Coding Committee

Aug 4, 2025/News

Physical therapists continue to be at the table for important discussions around the development of CPT codes: APTA members Kathleen Picard, PT, DPT, and Stephanie L. Woelfel, PT, DPT, board-certified wound management clinical specialist, are serving as advisor and alternate advisor with the American

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 28, 2023/CPG

This guideline was created by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group and covers clinical information and accepted approaches for physical therapist management of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

APTA, AMA, Others Demand Action From Congress to Address Fee Schedule

Mar 10, 2025/News

Providers and patients are urged to call Congress on the proposed spending package before March 14 deadline.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick

Utilization Management and Utilization Review

Jul 22, 2019/Article

The ultimate goal is the provision of patient-centered care at the lowest cost and maximum outcomes.

The More Things Change, the More They…Change: CMS Announcements Dominate Top PT in Motion News Stories for 2018

Dec 21, 2018/Roundup

Looking back over 2018, it's hard to overstate the magnitude of Medicare-related changes experienced by PTs, PTAs, and their patients.

APTA President’s Note | Innovation in Action

Sep 1, 2025/Article

In this month’s column, APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, explores how innovation drives progress — and PTs and PTAs are leading the way.