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Virtual Reality: It's Still About the Science, Researchers Say

Apr 1, 2019/Article

From off-the-shelf game platforms that cost less than $200 to room-size immersive simulators with price tags in the millions, virtual reality (VR) is becoming a reality in physical therapy—but what does that mean for patient care?

A Constructive Approach

Sep 1, 2015/Column

Adapting furniture to meet schoolchildren's special needs.

Quick Guide to Using E-Visits by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render e-visits (CPT codes 98970-98972) under Medicare.

National Health Emergency Triggers CMS Waivers for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP

Mar 16, 2020/News

The "blanket waiver" system now in effect eases a wide range of requirements, but CMS still won't reimburse for telehealth by PTs.

Study Reveals Significant Disparities in Nursing Home Staffing

Aug 31, 2022/Review

About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.

Spare No Expanse

Oct 1, 2017/Column

Looking beyond the clinic for wellness-client options.

How Do You Know When You Are Providing High-Quality Care?

Jul 2, 2020/Perspective

Asking the question of how you know you’re providing high-quality care.

Coronavirus Update: June 2

Jun 2, 2021/Roundup

New CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, employee vaccination requirements, and more.

Viewpoints: November 2022

Nov 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and opinion pieces from APTA's blog.

Study Finds Disparities in Hospital-Based Therapy Received by ICU Patients

May 22, 2024/Review

Among Medicare patients, rurality, lower income, and lack of English proficiency were associated with therapy received while hospitalized.