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House Members Push for Better PTA, OTA Supervision Rules Under Medicare

May 10, 2022/News

Representatives are urging an APTA-backed move to general supervision for PTAs in outpatient settings.

Unilateral Concentric and Eccentric Heel Raises

Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex.

APTA Advocacy Delivers 2 Major Wins in 2025 Fee Schedule

Nov 1, 2024/Article

Among other provisions, PTs and PTAs will benefit from changes to supervision requirements and plan of care certifications.

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.

Safe and Effective Rehabilitation for Long COVID: An Interview With Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD

Jun 23, 2021/Podcast

World Physiotherapy, previously known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, recently released a briefing paper and toolkit on safe and effective rehabilitation for individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. APTA member Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD, who represented APTA in authoring

Precision Care and Big Data Are Key to Keeping Up, Maley Lecturer Says

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to "think bigger" — including around the importance of collecting data.

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

Helping the Profession Grow and Thrive for Years to Come

Apr 15, 2018/Perspective

I learned that as APTA members—even as students—our voice matters.

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

New Phys Ed Studies Say There's More Work to Do

Apr 16, 2019/Review

Average student attendance in PE classes hasn't dropped since the mid-1990s—but then again, it hasn't increased either and remains below recommended levels.