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Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

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Study: Tailored Approach to Older Adults With LBP and Hip Pain Shows Promise

Feb 14, 2024

Researchers found that for adults 60 and older with both types of pain, focusing on the hips could be the key to better overall improvement.

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APTA Advocacy Win: Defense Dept. to Roll Out System-Wide Direct Access to PTs

Jan 26, 2024

A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."