Physical Therapy for COVID ‘Long Haulers’
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to learn more about the novel coronavirus and the variety of symptoms that individuals may experience when infected. While many recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks, some individuals – now referred to as ‘long haulers’ – continue to experience symptoms even after initial recovery.…
Critical Legislation to Expand Physical Therapy Access Introduced
As the nation works to address the growing gaps, delays, and changes in healthcare created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) are taking bipartisan action to ensure and expand access to physical therapy. On March 10, the Congressmen introduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (H.R. 1611), which…
Wellness Tips for Working from Home
Over the past year, millions of Americans have worked from home, stayed away from offices, and avoided the daily commutes that were once a staple of our pre-pandemic professional lives. These dramatic changes to our daily routines have also increased the need for physical therapy to address work-from-home-related habits and health issues. To discuss some…
How Physical Therapy Has Adapted One Year Into the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, physical and occupational therapy professionals have faced historic challenges in delivering care to patients in need. Confronting these challenges has not been easy, but our community has made significant progress in adapting our services to the new reality. One of our most critical lifelines throughout the COVID-19 public…
Research Underscores Value of Physical Therapy During COVID-19 Recovery
Following surgery or extended hospitalization, patients often make plans to see a physical therapist at the urging of their physician. Myriad studies show that physical therapy is a critical part of recovery from any extended hospital stay – including those recovering from COVID-19. The Mayo Clinic reports that the deconditioning many patients experience after spending…
Important Update: Congress Eases Medicare Cuts in End-of-Year Package
Yesterday, Congress passed an end-of-year COVID-19 stimulus package with a provision to ease the drastic Medicare cuts to physical & occupational therapy that are set to go into effect on January 1, 2021! This legislation will delay reimbursement cuts and inject additional funding into the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which will reduce cuts to…