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JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

Apr 13, 2017/Review

Researchers have concluded that spinal manipulative therapy produces moderate decreases in low back pain and increases in function.

Researcher Spotlight | Exploring the Doctoral Student Experience With Two Aspiring Researchers

Jun 1, 2025/Column

In this new series, “Pathways to Research,” we will explore the various ways that PTs get into the field of research.

Busting Payment Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations), Part 5

Aug 4, 2020/Perspective

In an effort to get everyone on the same page, I'm debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths I've been seeing lately on social media and in other venues.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

CMS Will Cover Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease

May 31, 2017/News

CMS announced that it will extend Medicare coverage for supervised exercise therapy to treat peripheral artery disease.

Pediatricians' Group Releases 'Choosing Wisely' List of Orthopedic Treatments to Question

Feb 27, 2018/News

The "Choosing Wisely" continues to expand—this time, into pediatric orthopedics.

ONC, HHS Finalize Penalties for Information Blocking Violations

Jul 25, 2024/News

Violating info blocking rules could impact a PT’s participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program; see APTA's updated Practice Advisory.

Study: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Tendinopathy? Researchers See Promise

Jun 6, 2017/Review

A new meta-analysis suggests that a single injection of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma can be effective in treating tendinopathy.

Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant

Sep 21, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines how the core values guide the behavior of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to provide the highest quality of physical therapy services.

Reporting Requirements: Promoting Interoperability

Feb 27, 2024/Resource

The promoting interoperability performance category of MIPS is intended to promote patient engagement and electronic exchange of information using certified electronic health record technology.