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Jul 16, 2024/News
Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.
Jan 28, 2020/Perspective
APTA is taking the advocacy lead on a number of bills impacting the physical therapy profession and the patients we serve that may be addressed in the 116th Congress.
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.
Apr 13, 2021/Review
CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.
May 1, 2022/Column
I have found that the hardest pill to swallow is that I am incapable of fixing all of my patients' problems.
Mar 18, 2019/Review
Researchers find that patients triaged by a PT for MSK disorders fare just as well — and in some respects, better — than those who are seen by a physician general practitioner.
Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary
PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.
Apr 12, 2023/Review
Each facility type could see a 3.7% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic ideas.
Aug 1, 2017/Column
Ethics In Practice: Joint Decision
Jun 27, 2017/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides the clinician with information to care for individuals with UVH across the Patient-Client Management model.
