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Tiered Evaluation Codes: Four Most Common Questions

Jul 27, 2018/Podcast

This is episode 1 of APTA’s podcast series that addresses common challenges to accurate coding of the tiered physical therapy evaluation codes.

From PTJ: Researchers Zero in on Best Exercises for Patients in Chemotherapy

Nov 10, 2023/Review

A review of 27 studies found an association between aerobic exercise and improvements that reduce mortality risk.

Defining Moment: From PT to Patient

Feb 1, 2025/Column

How becoming the patient changed the clinical perspective of this clinician.

Providing a Safe Alternative to Opioids: Research on Pain Management

Aug 4, 2020/Resource

Research validates that early access to physical therapy can prevent acute pain from becoming chronic pain.

Tiered Evaluation Codes: Reevaluation

Jul 27, 2018/Podcast

This is episode 5 of APTA’s podcast series that addresses common challenges to accurate coding of the tiered physical therapy evaluation codes.

Bette Horstman, PT, MEd, Turns 100 During APTA's Centennial Year

Dec 6, 2021/Open Access

If you want to catch up with Bette Horstman, PT, MEd, you're going to have to work around her bowling league schedules (she's in two different leagues, so it can get complicated) and possibly a hair appointment, not to mention her volunteer hours with a local VA hospital, her pro bono work in her hometown,

Let's Move: 5 Studies Supporting Physical Activity's Long-Term Health Benefits

Dec 7, 2021/Roundup

APTA's public information campaign at ChoosePT.com points to the benefits of physical activity. Recent research backs up the idea.

That's Entertainment: Giving New Meaning to the Term 'Healing Arts'

May 1, 2019/Feature

PTs and PTAs are using singing, dancing, and even magic to help improve patient outcomes.

APTA Recognizes 50 Years of Title IX

Jun 23, 2022/News

The association will participate in NATA’s 'Celebrating Title IX and Women in Health Care' event.

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.