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Physical Therapy in the News: July 2026

Aug 11, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Modest Payment Increases Finalized by CMS for SNFs and IRFs

Aug 18, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities.  While the payment increases are largely predictable, CMS continues to use annual rulemaking to shape how providers deliver, coordinate, and

What Does a Physical Therapist Do for a Stanley Cup-Winning Team?

Sep 8, 2026/Article

The Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup last season, and among those celebrating was APTA member Nicholas Mahaffey, PT, DPT, SCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the team's rehab and sports science coordinator and physical therapist. Following the NHL’s team championship win,

Physical Therapy in the News: August 2026

Sep 9, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Now Available: Resources Offer a Practical Look at How PT Codes Are Valued

Sep 15, 2026/Article

APTA has recently released two new payment resources to support the association's strategic priority of advancing payment for physical therapist services.

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.

Truncated Arch-Height Ratio

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.

Dix-Hallpike Test

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Gold standard to confirm the diagnosis of BPPV and identify the semicircular canal (SCC) involvement, particularly posterior SCC involvement.