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Aug 23, 2019/Review
TKA patients who received physical therapy on the same day as their surgeries were able to walk more while in the hospital and had lower rates of opioid consumption during their stay compared with patients who didn't receive physical therapy until the day after their surgeries.
APTA is recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants — and we need your help. Learn how you can get involved in making a difference for the next generation.
Jan 1, 2021/Article
To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability.
Jul 31, 2019/News
CMS' SNF final payment rule proceeds with implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Apr 15, 2020/News
APTA members can take advantage of a special offer through July 15, 2020.
Jan 22, 2020/News
Humana announced that it's falling in line with CMS on establishing a payment differential for services provided by PTAs.
May 21, 2019/News
Live in or near Arlington, Virginia? Congratulations: you reside in the nation's most fit city, according to results of a new study that ranks cities across the United States. The rankings are part of the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) "Fitness Index," a project that analyzed health
Apr 1, 2020/Article
TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.
Throughout 2022, APTA Leadership Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.
Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
