Feb 21, 2024/Issue Brief

Despite strong advocacy from APTA and a host of other patient and provider organizations, as well as harsh criticism within Congress' own ranks, lawmakers have not addressed the 3.4% reduction in the fee schedule’s conversion factor that is used to determine payment. The next opportunity to include it

Nov 29, 2023/Test & Measure

A screening tool that measures the risk of venous thrombus embolism (VTE).

Aug 29, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline provides an evidenced-based and patient-centered approach to management of patients with chronic coronary disease.

Aug 30, 2023/Test & Measure

SPIN is a quick and easy screening tool for adolescents and adults with strong psychometric properties.

Sep 8, 2023/Test & Measure

The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC): Quality of Life Questionnaire measures quality of life for people with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer.

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports inclusion of the pathway for referral to a physical therapist for physical therapist management in clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports pay equity on the basis of sex assigned at birth/gender/gender identity.

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA's support for primacy of jurisdictional statues and regulations over policies or rules of third-party payers.

Oct 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline summarizes the evidence related to rehabilitation interventions specific to urgency urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, and/or urinary frequency.

Jul 17, 2024/Test & Measure

SEBT is a reliable, responsive, and clinically relevant tool often used in the return to sport phase of rehabilitation. It is a simple yet challenging test to perform, and it can be time-consuming.