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PTs Are 'Abilitation Specialists'

Dec 12, 2018/Perspective

The extensive knowledge and skills that PTs possess translate easily to "abilitation" as well.

Inaction by Congress Triggers No-Exceptions Therapy Cap in 2018

Dec 22, 2017/News

Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.

'Locum Tenens' for PTs Set to Begin in June

May 15, 2017/News

Just as the new provisions begin, the old term for the concept—"locum tenens"—will be discontinued.

JAMA Viewpoint: The 'False Dichotomy' of Hospital Falls Prevention vs Mobility Promotion

Jun 14, 2017/Review

Programs that promote mobility with supervision "may actually help to prevent injurious falls."

A New Review Process, More Cost Transparency: CAPTE Looks Ahead

Jun 6, 2022/Roundup

The profession's education accreditation body is achieving current goals while shaping the future. Here's an overview of what's happening.

APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership Graduates Recognized

Jul 22, 2022/News

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the award-winning program continues to help educators hone their leadership skills.

Bipartisan Senate Group Urges APTA-Supported Fixes to Fee Schedule

Nov 4, 2022/News

The lawmakers want to counter severe payment cuts under Medicare for 2023 — and get to work on fixing systemic problems.

APTA Wins National Awards for Contributions to Health Professions Recruitment

Jun 27, 2023/News

The association was described as a "role model" in its commitment to inspiring interest in becoming a PT or PTA.

APTA: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post-Stroke (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides evidence on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke.

Summary of Evidence-Based Guideline Update: Evaluation and Management of Concussion in Sports: Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology (CPG+)

Jun 11, 2013/CPG

Discusses risk factors and related sequelae, tools for diagnosing individuals with concussion and/or at risk for subsequent related impairments, and interventions for treatment and risk reduction.