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Aug 4, 2025/News
Patients and providers are frustrated and angry. A broken Medicare system has failed to deliver high-quality care and provide needed payment levels so providers and practices can keep their doors open.
Oct 14, 2021/Perspective
Five ways that PTs can help patients and clients who are taking opioids, or who are at risk for or already have OUD.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Dec 1, 2020/Column
We made a variety of temporary gains in patients' remote access to physical therapist services. Now we need to make them permanent.
Oct 1, 2025/Success Story
Examining hold status uncovered planning gaps, leading to better communication and outcomes for one organization.
Apr 13, 2021/Review
CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.
May 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.
Jun 10, 2021/Perspective
This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.
Jul 21, 2021/Perspective
APTA's academies and sections have been ahead of the curve in releasing guidance for post-COVID-19 outcome measures.
Jun 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs help children with ASD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
