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Study Contradicts Popular 'Text Neck' Theory

Jan 22, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study claim they found no connection between handheld device use posture and the presence or frequency of neck pain.

NIH Exoskeleton Shows Promise in Treating Crouch Gait in Children With CP

Aug 30, 2017/News

Researchers from NIH believe they've come up with an exoskeleton with the right combination of features to treat crouch gait in children with CP —the device improves knee extension but does so in a way that allows wearers to use their own muscles.

Physical Literacy Decline in Children Leads to Adverse Effects in Adults

Jun 30, 2017/News

Physical literacy is as important as literacy in language, music, and mathematics. However, today’s children are becoming less physically literate, which could shorten their lifespan as much as 5 years less than their parents’.

Multiparticipant Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

May 2, 2022/Podcast

PTJ walks you through the complexities around multiparticipant therapy provision in SNFs.

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

May 6, 2024/News

Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.

Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess functional ability to complete specific activities.

Steps To Opening a Cash-Based Service

Nov 22, 2021/Article

Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.

CMS Proposed Fee Schedule Presses On With Cut; Limits Telehealth for PTs, PTAs

Aug 4, 2020/Review

The proposed rule highlights the need for legislative action to give CMS more latitude in budgets and telehealth provisions.

New Legislation Could Lead to Major Wins in Medicare Payment, Telehealth

Jun 12, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill in the House would allow CMS to avoid damaging cuts in 2021 and establish permanent telehealth for therapy providers.

Fall and Balance

Feb 1, 2020/Column

When patient confidentiality and broader need are in conflict.