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APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

States Affected by Helene Eligible for Temporary Regulatory Waivers

Oct 8, 2024/News

CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.

Why Member Advocacy Is Crucial: Reflections From the Federal Advocacy Forum

May 7, 2018/Article

Policymakers make decisions every day that impact the physical therapy profession—everything from state scope of practice and licensure issues, to payment under Medicare, to the regulations practitioners must adhere to. They need to understand and appreciate what physical therapists do so that they don't

Study: Many Gaps Still Exist in Insurer Coverage of Nondrug Treatments for LBP

Oct 16, 2018/Review

There's a lack of consistency in factors such as copays, referral requirements, prior authorization, and treatment limits.

Study: For Children With Autism, Yoga Improves Motor Skills, May Buffer 'Cascading' Effects

Nov 27, 2019/Review

Researchers believe physical therapist-led "creative yoga," can improve gross motor skills and the ability to imitate movement patterns among children with ASD.

'Tis Always the Season: APTA's Ongoing Medicare Advocacy

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

When it comes to CMS, there's no such thing as "off-season." Here's how we're engaging with the agency on multiple fronts.

Internships at APTA

APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.

Student Focus: APTA Private Practice

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Lauryn Goff, SPT, interviews Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA, president of APTA Private Practice.

CMS: Potential Flexibility for Hospital Outpatient Department PTs and PTAs in Care Delivery; PTAs can Furnish Telehealth in Private Prac...

May 6, 2020/News

CMS representatives say hospitals could opt for a process to designate outpatients' homes as "temporary expansion locations" to allow for remote care.

Medicare and 'E-Visits': What You Need to Know

Mar 19, 2020/Article

The webinar reviews what PTs and PTAs need to know regarding e-visits.