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More APTA Members Will Serve on Key AMA Coding Committees

Nov 18, 2022/News

Two members have been named to advisory committees that shape codes and code values.

Working on Well-Being: Strategies To Reduce Stress and Improve Performance

Physical therapy is a demanding profession, both physically and mentally. This is one of four courses targeted at well-being for the PT and PTA. In this course, instructors give you an overview of well-being, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and offer practical ways to incorporate these strategies into

2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

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.

Assisted 6-Minute Arm and Leg Cycling Test (A6MCT) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Assisted 6-Minute Arm and Leg Cycling Test (A6MCT) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

State Telehealth Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Guidance

Aug 25, 2021/Summary

Access a state-by-state chart that links to current state laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, and guidance governing telehealth for physical therapy.

Important but Underused: PTs, PTAs, and Disaster Response

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

PTs and PTAs have much to offer patients and health care teams before, during, and after disasters. Part of the challenge, however, is educating other providers about those benefits.

Hospital Settings and Physical Therapy

PTs and PTAs are critical members of the health care teams in hospital settings.

APTA to CMS: Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule Hurts Patients, PTs

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

The Injury That Changed My Trajectory

May 3, 2018/Perspective

At the physical therapy clinic people, despite the various injuries and conditions, could very much relate to my physical and emotional pain.