Who we are
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) is an aligned group of physical therapists and physical therapy practices who share a common vision for the future of our profession. Our goal is to establish physical therapy as a clinically appropriate treatment of choice with the best value for patients and payers.
Older Americans Recognize the Value of PT & OT in Preventing Falls
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are concerned about accidental falls.0%
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support the SAFE Act (H.R. 7618) to help prevent falls.0%
think it is vital for Congress to properly fund physical and occupational therapy.News
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Being proactive, vigilant key to falls prevention among older adults living at home
Falls are the Center for Disease Control’s leading cause of injury among adults older than 65 years. Over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report having falls each year. Older…
As Bipartisan Support for SAFE Act Grows, Physical Therapy Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass Medicare Falls Prevention Measures
The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act would reduce falls for America’s aging population and cut Medicare spending Washington, D.C. – Following Congress’s return from August recess,…
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New Study: Dementia Risk Nearly Double in Older Adults with History of Multiple Falls
A new systematic review examining the incidence of future dementia and falls found that middle- and older-aged adults who experienced multiple falls had a 174% higher risk of developing dementia…