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Sep 19, 2023/Article
Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.
Feb 7, 2024/Review
An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.
Feb 16, 2024/News
Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to "look outward and move forward."
Mar 1, 2024/News
APTA and researchers across the country oppose the new policy, which could have a chilling effect on needed research.
Mar 21, 2025/News
Process changes, such as more real-time information and a shortened form for fewer visits, are meant to allow PTs to treat patients quicker.
Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
Mar 18, 2026/News
A coalition of national rehabilitation and health care organizations is urging Congress to repeal the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy. The outdated Medicare Part B payment policy, also known as MPPR, continues to undermine patient access to rehabilitation services and threaten the financial
Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary
This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.
Nov 1, 2025/Feature
Nancy Bloom calls for PTs to embrace their role as doctors of physical therapy and movement system experts.
Aug 1, 2025/Column
Thailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology, about what it takes to succeed in this rewarding specialty.
