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APTA: New SNF Payment System Should Drive Quality Patient Care, Not Staff Layoffs

Oct 9, 2019/News

APTA is working to debunk myths surrounding the PDPM payment system.

APTA's Comments on FCC Telehealth Proposal Stress Inclusion of PTs and Wider, More Innovative Use

Aug 21, 2019/News

Our take on a proposed pilot project from the FCC to increase the delivery of telehealth to rural and low-income Americans.

6 Tips to Creating an Innovative Physical Therapy Business Concept

Jun 6, 2017/Perspective

I created a formula to help you develop a successful and innovative business concept.

Volunteering At The House

Jan 6, 2019/Perspective

If I can leave you with one message it would be to take the time and say yes to serving as an House usher.

Oxford Debate: Specialist vs Generalist Education; Ciccone Declares Results to be the “Closest Ever”

Jun 30, 2017/News

According to moderator Chuck Ciccone, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the 10th Oxford Debate, held at NEXT 2017, was the closest in its 10-year history. The motion being debated was: “Be it resolved that PT and PTA students will demonstrate expertise in a specific focused area of practice immediately upon

When Life Throws You Curves

Apr 1, 2020/Column

A PT with scoliosis helps others with the condition.

Keeping It Real: Finding the Missing Link Between Our Patients and Research

May 24, 2018/Perspective

There is wide recognition of the value of using data to improve patient care—as it is actually delivered.

New PT-Focused Lymphedema Guideline Follows 'Care Trajectory'

Jun 26, 2020/Review

APTA Oncology has published its first major treatment-related CPG — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.

Becoming a Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Are you ready to be a physical therapist?

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.