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Conceptualizing Long COVID Disability: Similar to HIV-Related Disability?

Oct 1, 2021/News

While symptoms differ, both conditions share an ebb-and-flow disability pattern that deserves attention, say authors of a commentary.

APTA Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline Focuses on Physical Therapy

Jan 11, 2022/Review

The resource is designed for use by PTs and PTAs but benefits the entire PD care team.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.

Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy Patient Scenarios

APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them. Although these scenarios have been submitted to CMS, APTA has received no response from the agency as to its agreement or disagreement with APTA's interpretations.

Something To Run Toward

Feb 1, 2022/Feature

New APTA President Roger Herr talks about moving from clinician to manager, how his parents were role models, and his plans for the association.

Preexisting Conviction

Aug 1, 2015/Column

Conflict arises when the past colors the present.

Class Struggle

May 1, 2015/Column

When the educational team needs educating.

Cannabis Use and Physical Therapy

Oct 1, 2022/Article

As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.