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APTA Results (4,161 Results)

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National Provider Identifier

Getting a NPI should be a priority for any PT. Among other payers, it also is required for all providers enrolled in Medicare.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Aug 12, 2013/Test & Measure

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – stage 1 (mild), stage 2 (moderate), stage 3 (severe), stage 4 (very severe)(1)

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

Nov 9, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures neurologic evaluation of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Documentation Tips

May 18, 2018/Article

Our tips include the top 10 payer complaints about documentation (reasons for denials) and tips for improving documenation efficiency, plus terms to avoid and more.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Resources From Other Organizations

May 4, 2020/Article

This page provides resources from other organizations that are related to the management of mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI. These resources should prove valuable for physical therapists in the U.S.

Refocusing My Professional Why

Jun 29, 2020/Perspective

I was reminded again why I wanted to do this: the people.

My Olympic Journey Has Made Me a Better PT Student

Aug 11, 2020/Perspective

Training for the Olympics and navigating PT school aren’t all that different.

Using a Socio-Ecological Model Can Identify Barriers to Physical Activity

Nov 23, 2021/Perspective

There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.

Five Ways To Be an LGBTQ Patient Ally

Jul 21, 2020/Open Access

You can help LGBTQ patients feel safe and supported by taking these five simple actions.