The Sky’s the Limit: Revolutionizing Geriatric Rehabilitation Practice and Outcomes Recording Available

Watch 'The Sky’s the Limit: Revolutionizing Geriatric Rehabilitation Practice and Outcomes' webinar recording with speaker Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, MPT, PhD. The webinar discusses the onset of post-acute care reform has created an environment for physical therapists to transform clinical practices and be more effective at improving function in medically deconditioned patient populations in shorter episodes of care. Evidence suggests implementing programs focused on mobility throughout the day combined with high-intensity rehabilitation interventions (low repetitions, high weight) produces greater functional gains and can be accomplished in less time than lower-intensity interventions (high repetitions, low weight). This presentation will describe some of the barriers to implementation along with practical strategies to implement higher intensity interventions. The content is relevant to clinicians treating medically complex patients in a variety of settings (e.g acute, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient). Sign up to receive the recording. 

Sports Medicine Clarity Act Going to the President!

Posted: October 4, 2018

This afternoon the U.S. Senate passed on a vote of 93-6 a 5-year reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  Included in the FAA reauthorization, was APTA-supported language from H.R. 302/S. 808, the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act. The legislation is now headed to President Trump for signature.  

This legislation will provide professional liability and coverage protections and portability for physical therapists, physicians, athletic trainers, and other licensed health care professionals who practice across state lines as they travel with professional and collegiate teams or other athletes and teams sanctioned by a national governing body.  The bipartisan legislation was introduced in the House by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA), and in the Senate by Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). 

As you know, this has been a key piece of legislation that APTA and our members have actively advocated in support of for several years. Thank YOU for all of your hard work, dedication, and advocacy on this important legislation.  Without your advocacy, none of this would have been possible. Great job!

Jennica Sims
Congressional Affairs & Grassroots Specialist
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)