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For Mild Concussion, Early Physical Therapy Brings Best Outcomes

Jan 22, 2025/Review

APTA's scientific journal made headlines with its study on early treatment for mild traumatic brain injury. Here are the highlights.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

Proposed 2022 Home Health Rule Puts PDGM Changes on Hold

Jun 30, 2021/Review

CMS uncovered some surprising data but can't tell the extent of the pandemic's influence on the numbers.

First Choice for a Second Career

Jul 1, 2017/Feature

Many PTAs began their work lives in other occupations but have found a home in physical therapy. The reasons are many.

Compliance Matters: Habilitative Versus Rehabilitative Services: What's the Difference?

Nov 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs need to know, and why it's important.

It's OK to Say, 'I Don't Know': Career Wisdom for New PTs and PTAs

Jun 1, 2026/Article

Seasoned clinicians reflect on their early years to share the lessons they wish they'd learned sooner.

From PTJ: Few Prognostic Models for MSK Conditions Show 'Potential Value'

May 9, 2023/Review

A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.

Video and Photos: APTA 2023 Combined Sections Meeting

Mar 15, 2023/News

The APTA 2023 Combined Sections Meeting is a wrap — and it was one for the books.

Use of 59 or X Modifiers for Code Pairs Decision Tree

Jun 4, 2024/Open Access

Use this decision tree to help you determine if the code combination can be used and whether it requires an X modifier (XE, XP, XS, XU) or modifier 59.

Future of Physical Therapy ... Human Optimization Performance

Nov 27, 2024/Video

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danielle Anderson, PT, DPT, DSc, recently received NASA's Silver Snoopy Award for her dedication to providing clinical care to astronauts and supporting research on optimizing human performance during and post-spaceflight.