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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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Periodic Direct Current Does Not Promote Wound Closure in an In Vitro Dynamic Model of Cell Migration

Dec 31, 2005/Research Reports

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Background and Purpose. A prevailing paradigm

Bone Biology and the Clinical Implications for Osteoporosis

Dec 31, 2005/Perspectives

Abstract

Bone biology is a complex and vastly growing area of study.

Acetabular Labral Tears

Dec 31, 2005/Updates

Abstract

Anterior hip or groin pain is a common complaint for which

Is there evidence that phonophoresis is more effective than ultrasound in treating pain associated with lateral epicondylitis?

Dec 31, 2005/Evidence in Practice

Abstract

A48-year-old woman was referred to our clinic with pain

Anti-impingement Therapy?

Dec 31, 2005/Departments

Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, ed 2

Dec 31, 2005/Departments

Abstract

The focus of this book is to provide a comprehensive management

Management of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy Using Exercise and Pelvic Support Belts

Nov 30, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Symphysis pubis pain

Reliability of a Measurement of Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance

Nov 30, 2005/Research Reports

Abstract

Background and Purpose. Neck flexor muscle

Locomotor Training Progression and Outcomes After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Nov 30, 2005/Case Report

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Background and Purpose. The use of locomotor

Correction

Nov 30, 2005/Correction