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New CPG on Hip Fracture Focuses on PTs

Feb 3, 2021/Review

Two APTA academies, in collaboration with APTA national, have created a targeted set of recommendations.

Study: Frequency, Duration of Acute Care Therapy Improves COVID-19 Outcomes

Jan 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.

CMS Fast-Tracks 'Breakthrough Devices,' Clarifies 'Reasonable and Necessary'

Jan 19, 2021/Review

CMS has finalized a new pathway that could result in quicker coverage of cutting-edge FDA-approved medical devices.

Study: Cardiac Rehab Improves Endurance in Stroke Survivors

Feb 1, 2021/Review

Researchers say their findings back the idea that stroke should be included in the diagnoses covered by CR.

No Tengas Vergüenza: We Need To Step Out of Our Language Comfort Zones

Feb 1, 2021/Perspective

Language differences can be a barrier to providing the best care we can provide, and it's up to us to address those differences.

Study: Spinal Manipulation for LBP Optimized Via Multifidus Activating Exercises

Jan 8, 2021/Review

The study examines SMT as part of a multi-component treatment protocol — a better reflection of clinical practice, authors say.

Anthem's UM Arm Releases Guidelines on Clinical Appropriateness

Feb 5, 2021/News

Included: lists of what is and isn't considered medically necessary under Anthem's MA, Medicaid, and commercial offerings.

VA Increases Pay Levels for PTAs

Feb 3, 2021/News

APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.

Payment Win: Aetna Becomes Second Major Insurer to Lift Edits on Code Pairs

Feb 5, 2021/News

The major commercial insurer follows Cigna in a decision to lift misguided coding edits, a target of APTA advocacy efforts.

Word: APTA Offers New Resources Focused on Language Differences

Feb 2, 2021/News

We're sharing information related to patients with limited English proficiency, along with Spanish translations of APTA resources.

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Commentary

Jun 30, 1986/Research

The authors have approached the quantification of the physical demands of the physical

Accreditation Its Nature, Process, and Effective Implementation

Jun 30, 1986/Education

The purpose of this article is to describe what accreditation is, how it operates,

Assessment Center A Model for Professional Development and Evaluation

Jun 30, 1986/Education

The concern for ensuring the competence of physical therapists subsequent to their

Assessment of Motor Skills

Jun 30, 1986/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

I am writing in response to

Spinal Cord Injury Community Follow-up Role of the Physical Therapist

Aug 31, 1986/Research

This study was conducted over a 14-month period to assess the physical therapy

Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians A Method for Evaluation and Treatment Planning

Aug 31, 1986/Practice

The purpose of this article is to introduce the hypothesis-oriented algorithm for

Guidelines for Routine Respiratory Care of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury A Clinical Report

Aug 31, 1986/Practice

Pulmonary compromise is a leading cause of morbidity in patients with spinal cord

Physical Therapy Management of the Patient with Post-Polio Syndrome A Case Report

Aug 31, 1986/Practice

This case report documents the treatment of a patient who experienced progressive

Cybex® II Isokinetic Dynamometer for Passive Load Application and Measurement Suggestion from the Field

Aug 31, 1986/Practice

The prolonged application of low loads has been demonstrated to be an effective

Topical Hyperbaric Oxygenation in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Open Wounds A Clinical Report

Aug 31, 1986/Practice

This clinical report 1) discusses various conventional wound-care treatments, 2)