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Jul 11, 2018/Perspective
Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;
Apr 10, 2019/News
The CDC's guidelines on the use of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain is not intended to apply to pain related to cancer treatment, palliative care, or end-of-life care.
Mar 1, 2020/Article
Locum tenens allows a PT to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.
Jun 13, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
Nov 1, 2024/Article
Rich Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, developed a questionnaire that has created data on the educational experiences of DPT students nationwide.
Aug 30, 2019/News
The big picture: a bad plan for determining when services are delivered by a PTA or OTA The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed physician fee schedule rule for 2020 includes provisions that would require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when outpatient
May 8, 2020/News
A new standing committee and staff position align with expanded fundraising efforts to advance this strategic plan objective.
Aug 11, 2021/News
Alumni of Stanford University, where Worthingham taught, made the dedication through a donation to APTA's Minority Scholarship Fund.