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Study: Physical Activity and Higher Motor Skills Create a 'Cognitive Reserve' Even When Brain Pathologies Are Present

Jan 23, 2019/Review

An as-yet unexplained connection: higher levels of physical activity and motor skills seem to create a "cognitive reserve" that buoys cognitive performance during life.

Listen Up! APTA Podcasts Keep You Inspired, Motivated, and In-the-Know

Dec 5, 2018/Roundup

We now offer more content and variety than ever before, from the emotional that reminds you of why you love what you do, to the nuts-and-bolts informational that could be crucial to your professional survival.

PTJ: Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs

Dec 7, 2018/Review

Patients with LBP who see a single PT throughout their episode of care may be less likely to receive surgery and may have lower downstream health care costs, researchers suggest in a study published in the December issue of PTJ.

Proposed Medicaid, CHIP Rule Reflects State Movement Toward Managed Care Systems

Nov 13, 2018/News

As states continue to move toward wider use of managed care organizations in their Medicaid systems, the CMS is looking at ways to guide the evolution while maintaining state flexibility.

New Draft CPG on Locomotor Function Seeking Comments: Deadline December 21

Dec 11, 2018/News

If you have insight, or simply an interest, in best practice for improving locomotor function after chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or brain injury, the clinical practice guideline (CPG) team overseeing a new CPG on that topic wants to hear from you. A draft of the CPG is available for

MedPAC Recommendations for PT Payment Decreases Met With Strong Responses From APTA, Private Practice Section, Alliance

Aug 21, 2018/News

MedPAC is dead wrong when it says that increases to E/M payment should be paid for by cuts to physical therapy-related payment.

NEXT 2018: Rothstein Roundtable Takes on Reasons Payers Are Slow to Make Changes That Support Physical Therapy

Jul 3, 2018/News

The roundtable held true to its reputation for facing hot topics in the profession head-on.

CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.

CMS Reports High Levels of Participation in MIPS; Will It Be Expanded to PTs in 2019?

Jun 5, 2018/News

According to CMS, participation in MIPS—which could be required of PTs as early as next year—was just above 90% during its first year of operation.

CMS Offers Alternative Dispute Resolution for Some Providers With Unresolved Medicare A or B Appeals

May 15, 2018/News

Providers with Medicare Part A or B appeals that have been waiting for a decision are being offered a new option.