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Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.

New APTA-Backed Bill Would Enable All PTs To Avoid Interruptions in Care

Mar 9, 2021/News

PTs in certain areas already are allowed to secure substitute care for patients. This legislation opens it up to all PTs.

Outcomes – A Strong Team Produces Better Results

Oct 17, 2018/Perspective

With increased expectations to deliver high-quality care, it is important that we meet the standards that are being set for us.

New Details Emerge on Delivery of Remote Services by Outpatient Department PTs and PTAs in Medicare

May 22, 2020/News

More details emerged about CMS guidance on a way for hospital outpatient department PTs and PTAs to provide remote care delivery to Medicare beneficiaries.

Study: 61% of Opioid-Related Deaths Linked to Chronic Pain Diagnosis

Nov 29, 2017/News

Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.

Researchers Say Mobility Is Key Quality-of-Life Issue for Individuals With SCI

Sep 11, 2018/Review

Researchers say for individuals with traumatic SCI, independent mobility most affects health-related quality of life.

It's Time to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Our Vision for Society

Apr 16, 2018/Perspective

One opportunity to transform society by optimizing movement is increasing physical activity participation.

2020 Physician Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available

Dec 27, 2019/News

APTA's members-only Medicare physician fee schedule calculator for 2020 is live.

Proposed Home Health Rule Moves Ahead With New Payment System, Allows Therapist Assistants to Furnish Maintenance Therapy

Jul 12, 2019/News

The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to go full steam ahead with its plans to shift to a new payment system for home health beginning in 2020. The plans are accompanied by other changes that include allowing maintenance therapy to be furnished by physical therapist assistants

News From NEXT: Rural Health Care has Plenty of Challenges, Promising Opportunities

Jun 26, 2019/News

When it comes to rural health, there's no denying that there are demographic and financial challenges that can affect care. But there are also opportunities for improvement, and physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to be ready to advocate for—and when necessary, create—those