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Field-Fote Conjures Up Precision Practice Parameters in 54th McMillan Lecture

Feb 24, 2023/News

In delivering the 54th Mary McMillan Lecture on Feb. 22, Field-Fote discussed the very real results that patients experience with physical therapy.

States Affected by Helene Eligible for Temporary Regulatory Waivers

Oct 8, 2024/News

CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.

Commercial Payers and the Post-Pandemic Landscape

Aug 1, 2020/Column

Trends are clear. Provider planning is essential.

Long COVID Rehabilitation: Research on the Value of Physical Therapy

Oct 21, 2022/Resource

As part of health care teams for people with long COVID, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play a critical role in screening and managing individuals experiencing long COVID symptoms.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) (applied to patients who have had lower extremity total joint replacement)

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.

UHC Continues Refinement of Prior Authorization Policy

Mar 21, 2025/News

Process changes, such as more real-time information and a shortened form for fewer visits, are meant to allow PTs to treat patients quicker.

Research Review: PT Competencies in Population Health, Wellness, and Prevention

Oct 7, 2020/Review

A panel of experts say they've created a set of basic competencies that could be integrated into PT education.

Mini-Cog

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

Used during systems review to identify cognitive impairment in various patient populations.

2022 APTA Leadership Congress Keynote by Stephanie Creary

Aug 13, 2022/Video

Stephanie J. Creary, PhD, delivered the 2022 APTA Leadership Congress keynote, titled "Principles of Leadership: Advancing DEI By Building Resilient HOPE."

Viewpoints: November 2022

Nov 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and opinion pieces from APTA's blog.