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PTs Honored for International Volunteer Efforts

Apr 9, 2018/News

Two PTs are among the volunteers who have been honored for their efforts to strengthen the health care workforce in some of the world's most in-need places.

2018 APTA State Legislative Leadership Award Nominations Open

Apr 2, 2018/News

APTA is calling on components to submit their nominations for the 2018 State Legislative Leadership Award, the annual association recognition of an individual member who has provided outstanding service and leadership on behalf of a component's legislative efforts.

Mastering the Job Applicant Tracking System

Jan 4, 2017/Perspective

If you are uploading or cutting/pasting your resume into a job application, then you are dealing with an applicant tracking system (ATS). The ATS is a software application that handles the initial recruitment process for a company by sorting through resumes to determine which ones are the best fit for

Patients with TKA Who Receive Outpatient Physical Therapy Soon After Surgery Recover Faster Than Those Who Get Home Physical Therapy First

Jan 23, 2017/News

A new study finds that patients who undergo TKA and engage in home physical therapy before participating in outpatient therapy ultimately wind up doing as well as patients who proceed directly to physical therapy.

APTA to CMS: Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule Hurts Patients, PTs

Mar 10, 2017/News

In a letter to CMS, APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, argues against a proposed rule that would impose undue regulatory and financial burdens on PTs who provide custom orthoses and prostheses,

BMJ: Guideline Strongly Recommends Against Arthroscopy for 'Nearly All' Patients With Knee OA or Meniscal Tears

May 12, 2017/News

A new guideline makes a strong recommendation against the use of arthroscopy in nearly all patients with degenerative knee disease. Instead, authors recommend conservative treatment for nearly all patients.

PTJ Perspective: PT Education on Medical Marijuana Highly Recommended

Mar 7, 2017/News

A PTJ perspective argues that the growing prevalence of medical marijuana means PTs should be aware of the marijuana options available to their patients, potential benefits, and possible adverse effects.

Supervision of Students in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Under Medicare

Jun 12, 2020/Article

Some requirements related to student involvement can vary depending on the setting.

Bill Introduced in House Would End Physician Self-Referral Loophole for Physical Therapy

Apr 7, 2017/News

PIMA was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives (HR 2066), in hopes of eliminating the exception to the federal law originally intended to prohibit self-referral.

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.