Guest Blog: Why Staying Active With PT Supports Independence and Quality of Life
By: PRN & Neha Sangani, PT, MPT, COMT As we age, maintaining mobility isn’t just about movement – it’s about preserving independence, confidence, and quality of life. Physical therapy (PT) plays a vital role in helping older adults stay strong, steady, and engaged in the activities that matter most. Common Challenges Physical Therapy Can Address…
APTQI Members Visit Washington, DC to Advocate for Falls Prevention, Appropriate Medicare Reimbursement, and the Future of Physical Therapy
50 advocates from APTQI member companies recently met with lawmakers and staff from the Administration in Washington, DC to advocate for our community and the patients we serve. Priority policies we highlighted included increased access to falls prevention services and stable reimbursement rates for physical therapists, among other key issues. APTQI members held meetings with…
Falls Raise Risk of Nursing Facility Placement Among Older Adults, Study Finds
A new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found that falls increase the likelihood of nursing home placement among older adults. The researchers assessed fall prevalence and its association with nursing home placement from 2016 to 2022. Key findings from the study include: In addition to noting that unintentional falls are a…
Celebrate Senior Independence Month with APTQI
This February, APTQI is proud to recognize Senior Independence Month, a time dedicated to promoting community support and other resources that help older adults live full, active, and engaged lives. Data show seniors want to age safely in their own homes and communities, something physical therapy helps to facilitate. By advocating for improved access to…
Guest Blog: What Employers Often Miss About Today’s PT Students and How Employer Connect Bridges the Gap
By Dr. Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, co-founder of WebPT and founder and CEO of the Rizing Tide Foundation Hiring challenges in physical therapy are often framed around numbers. Open positions. Turnover rates. Burnout statistics. But these numbers don’t tell the full story. Many of today’s PT students are entering the profession under more pressure than…
A New Report from USAFacts Explores why Death Rates from Accidental Falls have Tripled
USAFacts, a non-partisan research organization that aims to make government data easier to access and understand, recently published a new investigation to increase awareness about the rising prevalence of fatal accidental falls, as compared to the decreasing death rates from heart disease and cancer, which are the two most common causes of death in the…