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Physical Therapy to the Rescue

Mar 1, 2019/Column

A veteran finds that his rallying motto still resonates.

Would You Recognize the Symptoms of ALS?

Jun 21, 2023/Article

When it comes to ALS, early diagnosis is important. Be aware of the indicators.

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).

APTA-Backed Bipartisan House Bill Takes Aim at PTA Differential

Oct 13, 2021/News

The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

Researcher Spotlight | Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Advancing Physical Therapy Education

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Discover how one trailblazer’s decades of research and mentorship is supporting the next generation of innovators.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

From PTJ: Seeing PT or Chiropractor First for Low Back Pain Is Less Costly

Nov 10, 2023/Review

Patients who first sought care from a physical therapist or chiropractor had fewer opioid prescriptions and MRIs after diagnosis.

Study Finds Physical Therapy Could Contribute to Reversal of Prediabetes Risk

Nov 13, 2025/Review

In this review: Factors related to reversal of prediabetes in patients from a cardiovascular risk program during 2019- 2023 (BMC Research, open access). The Message In this study, patients with prediabetes — defined as elevated glycemia levels not meeting diagnostic criteria for diabetes — enrolled in