Oct 13, 2021/News

The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.

Sep 29, 2021/News

In a continuing press for codes that are more specific, a single, general LBP code has been replaced with several.

PTCAS Work Group members are comprised of members serving in roles in program admissions, PT faculty serving as admissions chair, DPT program directors, and PT students, as well as liaison from outside organizations including the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the National

Oct 7, 2021/Podcast

PTJ talks about predicting LBP improvement.

Sep 29, 2021/Podcast

APTA's monthly advocacy and regulatory update to keep you informed on issues that matter most to you in the areas of advocacy, regulatory issues, and payment.

Oct 6, 2021/Podcast

Learn about APTA Fit for Practice initiative designed to help you recover, evolve, and remain resilient as we move forward into a postpandemic workplace.

Oct 20, 2021/Perspective

Morris "Rick" Beato, PT, DPT, offers a contemporary view of Helen Hislop's historic McMillan lecture from 1975.

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.

Oct 19, 2021/News

There are many similarities, but WHO's recent clinical case definition includes elements that are worth noting by PTs and payers.

Nov 5, 2021/Review

CMS stuck to most of what it proposed in June but opened the possibility for a 2.6% payment increase for qualifying HHAs.