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Are Non-Invasive Interventions Effective for the Management of Headaches Associated With Neck Pain? An Update of the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Recommendations on why management of headaches associated with neck pain should include exercise, relaxation training, stress coping therapy or multimodal care.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

Continuing Competence

Continuing Competence is the ongoing possession and application of contemporary knowledge and abilities commensurate with an individual's (physical therapist or physical therapist assistant) role within the context of public health, welfare, and safety.

APTA Approach to Site Selection for National Events

Apr 23, 2021/Statement

Statement by the APTA Board of Directors.

Study: More Evidence for Early Post-TKR Exercise Interventions 'Urgently Needed'

Feb 5, 2019/Review

You might think that the most effective early postoperative exercise interventions for TKR have been pretty well established by now. You'd be wrong,

The Post-Therapy Cap System: 5 Basics You Need to Know

Feb 16, 2018/News

When Congress adopted a federal spending package that included the elimination of the hard cap on Medicare therapy services, lawmakers also adopted a new system of payment thresholds and triggers, and a differential payment rate for PTAs and OTAs.

Study Finds Disparities in White, Black Use of PT Services

Nov 8, 2022/Review

A review of electronic health records also found white patients received services for musculoskeletal pain faster than Black patients.

APTA Advocacy Win: Defense Dept. to Roll Out System-Wide Direct Access to PTs

Jan 26, 2024/News

A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."

CMS: Minimal Changes to MIPS, Advanced Alternative Payment Models for 2021

Aug 7, 2020/Review

The Quality Payment Program would see mostly minor changes and some shifts to respond to COVID-19-related challenges.

Prior Authorization Win: CMS Finalizes Tighter Payer Rules

Jan 24, 2024/Review

The APTA-backed changes put needed guardrails on prior authorization processes.