March 2013

Features

• Endurance Tested

  PTs and PTAs who go to extremes in athletic competitions and challenges say the benefits are great, both personally and professionally.

• Surviving and Thriving in an Era of Mergers and Consolidation

  The rapidly evolving health care landscape has led to a surge in consolidations and mergers. This trend has not bypassed physical therapists. But that's not necessarily a bad thing.

• Value and Accountability

  Value and accountability are high priorities in APTA's strategic plan. Physical therapists explain how these are being reflected in practice.

Columns and Departments

• Compliance Matters: New Functional Limitation Reporting Requirements

  Noncompliance will mean nonpayment after July 1.

• Ethics in Practice: Shouldering Responsibility

  A student faces a difficult decision.

• PTAs Today: Fit for Duties

  As pounds are shed, a leader emerges.

• This Is Why: Artistic Balance

  Ballet meets a special need.

• Marketplace

  Performance Health Announces Biofreeze 360° Spray

• PT Resource

  - Health Care Headlines
  - Research Roundup
  - The Funny Bone
  - Practice Partner
  - Data Points