Join Us on Capitol Hill — July 14
By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Jun 13, 2018/News
"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Jun 8, 2018/News
If a rule from CMS is adopted as proposed, PTs and PTAs who work in SNFs could find those facilities facing some major changes in payment. Those changes could include a new case-mix methodology system and altered therapy reporting requirements.
Jun 4, 2018/News
The AMA is applauding new data showing that opioid prescriptions fell dramatically in 2017—and using the news as an opportunity to promote access to "affordable, non-opioid pain care."
May 30, 2018/News
With APTA's 2018 NEXT Conference and Exposition now less than a month away, it's time to start making the tough decisions.
May 24, 2018/Review
A new study finds additional benefits to receiving physical therapy for LBP as a first-line approach.
May 22, 2018/Review
There's no place like home for engaging in the levels of physical activity that can aid in recovery poststroke—at least compared with hospitals.
May 14, 2018/News
270 PTs, PTAs, and students from 48 states who converged on Capitol Hill recently to educate legislators and staff about a range of important issues impacting the profession. The meetings took place April 29–May 1, as part of APTA's annual Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC.
May 4, 2018/Review
Researchers have found that people aged 50 years and older tend to overestimate the level of physical activity they accomplish.
Apr 25, 2018/News
WCPT is making a difference in the lives of people in need of rehabilitation in conflict-affected countries in Africa, thanks to an innovative program supported by the Leahy War Victims Fund, a special USAID program created by US Sen Patrick Leahy (VT) and funded by Congress.
Apr 23, 2018/News
The Joint Commission is developing new requirements related to pain assessment and management in 3 important settings, and your comments can help shape final standards and more clearly define the roles of PTs and PTAs.
