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CMS Issues Coding, Other Details on Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease

Feb 13, 2018/News

CMS has released details on how it will process claims made as a result of its decision to cover supervised exercise therapy (SET) in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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.

From PT Pintcast: Now's the Time to Embrace Outcomes Registries

Feb 7, 2018/News

Takeaways from a recent PT Pintcast podcast featuring Heather Smith, PT, MPH, APTA director of quality, and Nathan Glusenkamp, a registry expert who is director of registries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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.

CSM Delivers: Practice Tips

Oct 24, 2018/News

The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, offers sessions that will challenge you to learn something new that you can apply to your practice right now.

Section of the Month: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section

Feb 21, 2017/News

What does the section have to offer its student members?

Patient-Driven Groupings Model

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

APTA Fellowship in Education Leadership Now Accepting Applications

Jan 13, 2021/News

The program is aimed at emerging and current directors in physical therapy education. And there's new diversity grant money available.

Online Event Connects PTs, COVID Survivors

Jan 14, 2021/News

The Jan. 15 webinar will leverage the expertise of PTs to help COVID survivors improve their recovery.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.