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My PT Elevator Pitch

Sep 26, 2018/Perspective

Any PT or PTA student would respond to all of these scenarios the same way I did: "Have you considered physical therapy?"

APTA Report: Use of Direct Access Among PTs Is Widespread, but Barriers Need to Be Addressed

Oct 19, 2017/News

Most of the use is occurring in private and hospital-based outpatient clinics and group practices.

Move Forward Radio: Former NBA All-Star Grant Hill Discusses Pain Management and Alternatives to Opioids

Dec 7, 2017/News

The seven-time all-star retired in 2013 after numerous ankle injuries and surgeries—and painful recoveries—over the course of his career.

Study: For Individuals With Knee OA, 3 Tests Can Predict Ability to Walk 6k Steps a Day

Nov 7, 2017/Review

Referral to rehabilitation may be of benefit to those with or at risk of knee OA not meeting one or more of these physical function thresholds.

Just Taking a Walk Can Extend Your Life, Say Researchers

Oct 29, 2017/Review

Researchers found that even a small amount of walking had an impact on health.

The PT/PTA Billing Dynamics

Jul 26, 2018/Perspective

The provision and billing of services when provided by a PT-PTA team is complex.

APTA Part of the Effort to Save Rural Hospitals

Oct 11, 2017/News

Hospitals that serve rural areas are disappearing. APTA is supporting efforts to stop and even reverse that trend.

Review: Sport Specialization at an Early Age Can Increase Injury Risk

Nov 13, 2017/Review

Parents and coaches need to be educated on the risks and signs of overuse injuries common in children who specialize in a single sport at a young age, say authors of a recent research review published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Surgery, they concur, should not be the first-line treatment

A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

May 1, 2021/Column

A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.

Information Blocking Rules: The Basics

Jun 1, 2021/Column

New federal regulations that impact the exchange of health information took effect in April, and, while they will benefit both you and your patients, they also create complexities.