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The 'B' Word: Watch Your Language

Oct 14, 2020/Perspective

The words we use with our patients matter.

APTA Analysis: The Value of Physical Therapy in Wound Care

Oct 30, 2020/Analysis

PTs and PTAs can play a major role in wound care. This analysis takes a closer look at relevant interventions and practice settings.

Grit From the Gridiron – Defining Moment

Nov 1, 2020/Podcast

It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.

You Can Be a Military PT

Nov 10, 2020/Podcast

Major Eric Walter, PT, DPT talks about how he decided to become a PT in the military, and why serving as a military PT is different than in the civilian world.

Research Review: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Experienced Chronic Pain in Past 3 Months

Nov 13, 2020/Review

Results of a 2019 survey also that 7.4% of those with chronic pain experienced pain that limited life and work activities.

Navigating the Job Market as a New Grad During a Pandemic

Nov 18, 2020/Interview

Entering the profession as a PT or PTA during a pandemic is something none of us has experienced.

Busting Payment Myths Part 7: 'Participating' vs. 'Nonparticipating' Medicare Status and Medicare Advantage

Nov 23, 2020/Perspective

Medicare Status and Medicare Advantage

Cultural Competence Resources: Individuals With Disabilities

Nov 24, 2020/Article

The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.