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APTA Position Papers

These position papers are a resource for legislative staff to learn more about our issues and for APTA advocates to give to their legislative contact.

Special Olympics Looking for PT, PTA, Student Volunteers

May 8, 2018/News

Calling all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students: your service is needed at the upcoming Special Olympics US National Games in Seattle July 1-6, 2018.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Jan 15, 2015/Test & Measure

Target population: Children with neuromuscular disease, including cerebral palsy (CP).

Bundled Payment for Care Improvements Advanced

Mar 9, 2018/Article

Thinking about joining a BPCI Advanced model? Consider these four steps.

Advocacy and Why It’s For You – #XchangeSA

Mar 10, 2020/Podcast

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on advocacy.

UnitedHealthcare to Expand Program Waiving Copays, Deductibles for Physical Therapy for LBP

Nov 1, 2019/News

Momentum around better insurer coverage of physical therapy continues to build at UnitedHealthcare.

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) for Elbow Conditions

Jun 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures disorders of the upper limbs; change or function over time.

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

Help for Clinicians in Applying Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients With Heart Failure: Author Interview With Dr Konrad Dias

Jun 17, 2021/Podcast

Dr Dias and his coauthors provide an antidote to the barriers that make it difficult to apply clinical practice guidelines to patients.

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke