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The PT in the Emergency Department: A Call to Crisis Care

Jul 1, 2021

While physical therapists practice in only a small portion of emergency departments, their presence in this setting is growing.

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Study: Even in After-Hours Settings, Seeing a PT First for MSK Conditions i...

Mar 11, 2020

Primary contact was with a PT in the ED leads to fewer orthopedic referrals and opioid prescriptions.

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Study: PTs in Emergency Departments Reduce Likelihood of ED Revisits for Falls

Aug 31, 2018

Consult by a PT in the ED reduced the odds of a fall-related revisit within 30 days by 35% and within 60 days by 32%.