“Physical therapists are movement experts,” says Roger Herr, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) president. They’re especially important to older adults given that about half of physical ...

Medicare pays for inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, but it does not cover the full cost. An individual will usually need to pay a deductible and copayment. Physical therapy can help ...

Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to ...

Americans expect the best care from their doctors. Decades of experience, thoughtful interdisciplinary planning, and evidence-based research mean providers are treating them based on widely accepted ...

Medicare is planning to reduce Kentuckians access to the most conservative and cost-effective way to treat aches, pains, sprains and strains: your highly skilled physical therapist. Treatment by your ...

While Covid-19 cases are on a decline, the full extent of the pandemic’s long term effects on health remain in question, which means ensuring access to safe, effective therapies that help patients ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing ...

Aquatic therapy involves performing specific exercises in a water environment, which benefits people who need lower-impact exercise without excessive joint strain. Medicare Part B may cover aquatic ...