Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Technological advances highlighted in this issue include nasal cells used in a spinal cord transplant, telehealth kiosks, tips to control technology vendor demos, the risk of medical device hacking, a robotic exoskeleton whose developer is seeking approval for home use, and more.

Feb 1, 2015/Feature

Lacrosse was named for the stick its players wield. As the saying goes, sticks and stones can break bones. Lacrosse players experience myriad other injuries as well. Physical therapists help prevent injuries and rehabilitate injured players.

Jun 19, 2019/Article

Some commercial payers have adopted language and or revised policies to remove the improvement standard or to cover skilled maintenance therapy.

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

Jun 1, 2020/Feature

PTs and PTAs who are rock climbers have a passion for the sport and for helping their fellow climbers avoid and rehab from injuries.

May 30, 2020/Article

Recorded webinar from live Q & A (December 4, 2018)

Jan 14, 2022/Open Access

Access a variety of template letters you and your patients can use when your patient is denied coverage, the services approved are inadequate, or care is delayed, and a utilization management company is involved.

Aug 1, 2020/Feature

PTs explain what the two disciplines are, how they’re related, and their importance to all PTs and PTAs, and their patients.

Aug 1, 2020/Feature

Advances in robotics and exoskeletons help patients and offer clinicians additional tools.