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APTA Results (3,922 Results)

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Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures perceived breathlessness.

Egen Klassifikation Scale (EK Scale) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures ability to perform tasks in daily life.

Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.

CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years

Nov 18, 2025/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting

Medicare Payment for Skilled Nursing Facilities

We help you keep track of evolving payment policies for SNFs.

APTA Input Included in Health Care Exec Group's Roadmap for Addressing Opioid Crisis

Jul 9, 2018/News

A new "roadmap" adds to the voices calling for increased patient access to nonpharmacological and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management.

Study: Opioids Don't Improve Quality of Life for Individuals With Chronic Noncancer Pain

Mar 5, 2018/Review

Researchers have found that for individuals with chronic noncancer pain, opioids probably aren't delivering.

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.

Updated Guideline for Management of Hand, Hip, Knee OA Strongly Recommends Exercise-Based Approaches

Feb 11, 2020/Review

Exercise interventions have once again emerged as one of the most strongly recommended approaches to treating knee, hip, or hand OA.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Guideline for the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis, 2nd Ed.

Jul 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.