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APTA 2022 State Legislation Roundup: Prior Authorization, Telehealth, and More

Aug 26, 2022/Roundup

State advocates for the profession racked up some important wins this year. Here are highlights.

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of cultural, ethnic, and gender differences and how they impact their physical therapy practice.

PT Compact: 101

Aug 5, 2020/Podcast

T.J. Cantwell of FSBPT answers some common questions about the PT Compact, including requirements for eligibility, what happens if you move, and much more.

Coding for Interventions (Current Procedural Terminology Codes)

When billing most third parties for physical therapist services, CPT codes are needed to describe the services that were rendered.

Essential Health Benefits Advocacy

Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.

Payment Under Workers' Compensation

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance (CS-PFP)

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.

Nutrition: A Portion of PTs' Menu of Services

Sep 1, 2017/Feature

Diet and nutrition are key factors in managing many conditions that PTs treat and are part of PTs' scope of practice. Here are some insights from the growing number of clinicians who offer nutrition-related services.

Beyond Rest: Physical Therapists and Concussion Management

Mar 1, 2017/Feature

A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of physical therapy for this patient population. PTs are getting the word out-to the public and their peers.