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Don't Miss Out: 4 Events at NEXT You Have to See for Yourself

May 30, 2018/News

With APTA's 2018 NEXT Conference and Exposition now less than a month away, it's time to start making the tough decisions.

Study: Seeing a PT First for LBP Lowers Overall Costs, Reduces Chances of Later Opioid Prescription

May 24, 2018/Review

A new study finds additional benefits to receiving physical therapy for LBP as a first-line approach.

Fighting the Opioid Crisis: APTA Releases White Paper Pointing the Way to Better Policies on Nondrug Pain Treatment

Jun 20, 2018/News

No lasting gains can be made until policymakers embrace the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain.

Study: Self-Reported vs Actual Levels of PA Usually Don't Match Up

May 4, 2018/Review

Researchers have found that people aged 50 years and older tend to overestimate the level of physical activity they accomplish.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2018

Jun 13, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Study: Home Is a Better Bet Than Hospitals for Achieving More PA Poststroke

May 22, 2018/Review

There's no place like home for engaging in the levels of physical activity that can aid in recovery poststroke—at least compared with hospitals.

APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Brings the Profession's Energy to Capitol Hill

May 14, 2018/News

270 PTs, PTAs, and students from 48 states who converged on Capitol Hill recently to educate legislators and staff about a range of important issues impacting the profession. The meetings took place April 29–May 1, as part of APTA's annual Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC.

AMA: Drop in Opioid Prescription Rates Good News; More Nonopioid Pain Treatment Needed

Jun 4, 2018/News

The AMA is applauding new data showing that opioid prescriptions fell dramatically in 2017—and using the news as an opportunity to promote access to "affordable, non-opioid pain care."

Collaborative Stop the Cap Efforts from APTA, AOTA, ASHA Receive National Award

Jun 15, 2018/News

ASAE announced that APTA, AOTA, and ASHA were the joint winners of a 2018 Power of A Gold Award for their combined "Stop the Cap" efforts.

APTA Provides an Easy Way to Share Your Comments on Proposed SNF Rule

Jun 8, 2018/News

If a rule from CMS is adopted as proposed, PTs and PTAs who work in SNFs could find those facilities facing some major changes in payment. Those changes could include a new case-mix methodology system and altered therapy reporting requirements.

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Author Response

Sep 30, 1991/Research Reports

We thank Dr Alon for his commentary, and we appreciate this opportunity to engage

Grading Written Essays: A Reliability Study

Aug 31, 1991/Research Reports

The purpose of this study was to examine the interrater reliability of grades obtained

The Effect of Walking with an Assistive Device and Using a Wheelchair on School Performance in Students with Myelomeningocele

Jul 31, 1991/Research Reports

An alternating-condition, single-subject research design was used to examine the

Author Response

Jul 31, 1991/Research Reports

We thank Dr Haley for his thoughtful commentary. We appreciate this opportunity

Diversity in Peer Review

Jul 31, 1991/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

I appreciated your very timely

Sticks and Stones

Jun 30, 1991/Editor's Notes

Words are powerful things. They can enlighten, infuriate, obscure, or illuminate.

Physical Therapy Diagnosis and the Relationship Between Impairments and Function

Jun 30, 1991/Professional Perspectives

Physical therapy diagnosis refers to both a process and a particular label within

Electromyographic Activity of Selected Leg Musculature in Subjects with Normal and Chronically Sprained Ankles Performing on a BAPS® Board

Jun 30, 1991/Research Reports

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and temporal features of

Editor Criticized on CSM

Jun 30, 1991/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

It appears that there are some

Meeting Move Applauded

Jun 30, 1991/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

I was in the clinic this morning