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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Oct 1, 2019/CPG
Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
Aug 5, 2020/Clinical Summary
The brachial plexus is a vital network of nerves originating from the ventral rami of C5 through spinal nerve T1 transmitting signals for the entire upper extremity to supply both motor and sensory input.
Dec 13, 2019/Test & Measure
BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests that focus on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.
Dec 16, 2020/Article
Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to remotely provide health care information and services.
Jan 1, 2021/Article
As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render e-visits (CPT codes 98970-98972) under Medicare.
As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render a remote assessment of recorded video and/or images (HCPCS code G2250) under Medicare.
Sep 1, 2020/CPG
This guideline is intended to be used by qualified and appropriately trained PTs involved in the management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Dec 5, 2019/Article
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them.
Mar 22, 2021/Article
Over the years there has been much confusion over the coding of minutes when billing private payers. APTA recommends billing be consistent to all payers.