Urge CMS to Stop Devastating Cuts to Physical Therapy
Specialty healthcare providers are a vital safety net for Medicare patients who rely on them to stay moving, control their pain and treat their chronic conditions. Despite the enormous value of these healthcare services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to make significant payment cuts to 33 specialty services on January 1,…
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…