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PTs in Pain: Study Finds Relationships Between PTs Who Experience MSK Pain and Hours Worked, Patient Volume, and Years of Experience

Sep 23, 2019/Review

A survey of PTs in Spain revealed that about half had experienced moderate-to-high levels of LBP in the last 30 days.

5 Ways to Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Sep 17, 2019/News

An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time

New Rule Allows CMS to Deny Enrollment to Providers 'Affiliated' With Sanctioned Entities

Sep 9, 2019/Review

CMS issued a rule that allows it to revoke enrollments of providers or suppliers who have an "affiliation" with previously sanctioned entities.

Posture and Movement Coordination, Sensorimotor Integration May Affect Motor Skills in Children With Autism

Sep 6, 2019/Review

A study explored differences among children with and without ASD in motor planning and control.

3D Technology: All That's Fit to Print?

Sep 3, 2019/News

When it comes to 3D printing and physical therapy, the future is now—well, almost now. In the September issue of PT in Motion magazine: "A New Dimension to Physical Therapy," a feature article that explores the current use of 3D as well as its challenges and possibilities, as seen through the eyes of

'Fundamentally Flawed': APTA's Comments on CMS' Plan Around PTAs, OTAs Target Potential Harms

Aug 30, 2019/News

The big picture: a bad plan for determining when services are delivered by a PTA or OTA The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed physician fee schedule rule for 2020 includes provisions that would require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when outpatient

4 Videos (and a Podcast) to Get You Ready for Pain Awareness Month

Aug 28, 2019/News

September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical

Study: Knee, Hip OA May Increase Risk of CVD-Related Death, Underscoring Need for Emphasis on Physical Activity in OA Treatment

Aug 16, 2019/Review

Those with hip or knee OA died from chronic ischemic heart diseases and heart failure at a greater rate.

Stay Inspired, Motivated, and In-the-Know With These APTA Podcasts

Aug 13, 2019/News

APTA continues to assemble a collection of free, easy-to-download podcasts that deliver plenty of variety, from personal stories that remind you of why you love what you do, to nuts-and-bolts information that could be crucial to your professional survival. Where to start? Here are some suggestions—but

Proposed DMEPOS Rule From CMS Aimed at Predictability, Clarity

Jul 31, 2019/News

In its proposed 2020 rule for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS), the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to make payments for devices a little more predictable in light of the ever-increasing—and ever-advancing—range of options available to

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Managing Low Back Pain: Attitudes and Treatment Preferences of Physical Therapists

Feb 28, 1994/Research Reports

Background and Purpose. We surveyed physical therapists about their

Issues in Determining Treatment Effectiveness of Manual Therapy

Feb 28, 1994/Clinical Perspectives

The purpose of this article is to examine issues pertinent to the study of the

Recovery From a 1-Minute Bout of Fatiguing Exercise: Characteristics, Reliability, and Responsiveness

Feb 28, 1994/Research Reports

Background and Purpose. The purposes of this study were (1) to describe

Developing Survival Skills

Feb 28, 1994/Letters and Responses

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The recent research report “Perceptions

Graduating Burnout Candidates

Feb 28, 1994/Letters and Responses

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A Need of the Times

Feb 28, 1994/Letters and Responses

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As with many other health care

Physical Therapy Episodes of Care for Patients With Low Back Pain

Jan 31, 1994/Research Reports

Background and Purpose. Although individuals with low back pain frequently

A Prospective Study of Patients With Acute Back and Neck Pain in Sweden

Jan 31, 1994/Research Reports

Background and Purpose. This community-based investigation studied

Invited Commentaries

Jan 31, 1994/Research Reports

Gift-giving or Influence Peddling: Can You Tell the Difference?

Jan 31, 1994/Professional Perspectives

Physical therapists are faced with an ever-increasing array of advertising ventures,