Physical Therapy: A Vital Treatment in COVID-19 Recovery
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, survivors have found physical therapy to be a necessary treatment on the path to recovery. The prolonged symptoms of COVID-19 include fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased lung function and loss of muscle mass. Physical therapists can work patients to build a recovery plan that helps rebuild strength,…
Returning to Care During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Conversation with Kimberly Brown
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed and restricted the delivery of physical and occupational therapy services for many patients in need. We recently spoke with Kimberly Brown, PT, the Regional Director for FOX Rehabilitation in central New Jersey, about the impact of COVID-19 on her practice and what patients can expect when receiving care during…
Back to Care in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis: An Interview with Brittany Rice
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed and restricted the delivery of physical and occupational therapy services for many patients in need. We recently spoke with L. Brittany Rice, PT, DPT, the Area Manager for Pivot Physical Therapy in Clayton, NC, about the impact of COVID-19 on her practice and what patients can expect when receiving…
Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Discussion with Millie Parekh
While the COVID-19 crisis evolves and the virus continues to spread, many individuals still require medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services. Millions of seniors rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility, and fall risks. Delays in care and the consequences of missing therapy guided treatment can have long-term health…
Returning to Physical Therapy in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
While the COVID-19 crisis evolves and the virus continues to spread, many individuals still require medically necessary healthcare services like physical and occupational therapy. Millions of seniors rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility, and fall risk, and the consequences of missing therapy care can be severe. We recently spoke…
DOD Establishes TRICARE Low Back Pain and Physical Therapy Demonstration
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) applauds the Department of Defense (DOD) for approving the creation of a demonstration project to waive cost-sharing for a maximum of three physical therapy visits for TRICARE beneficiaries who suffer from low back pain (LBP). Major provisions of the final rule read: TRICARE beneficiaries must have…