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Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mar 6, 2017/News

Researchers found similar improvement in self-reported function and CTS symptom severity for both surgical and physical therapy patients after 1 year, but the physical therapy group reported more significant gains in the first month.

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) and CHIEF Short Form (CHIEF-SF) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Free tool measures degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.

Blunt Conversations: Setting Realistic Patient Expectations for Pain

Apr 22, 2018/Interview

Clinicians need to give patients realistic expectations for pain and pain relief. But how?

News From NEXT: Now Is the Time for PTs in Primary Care

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.

Coronavirus Update: March 24

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

Vaccine practice advisory, outcomes for MS patients, long COVID-19 news, and more.

JAMA Study Supports Physical Therapy as First-Line Approach to Meniscal Tears

Oct 31, 2018/Review

A study supports the validity of physical therapy as first-line option for treatment.

Majority of U.S. House Wants To Offset Medicare Cuts and Reform the Fee Schedule

Oct 18, 2021/News

In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.

APTA 2024 House of Delegates Election Results Announced

Nov 18, 2024/News

The APTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions are set for 2025.

Researchers: Direct Access Works in the U.S. Civilian Health Care System

Dec 7, 2020/Review

A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.

Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery

Jun 21, 2023/Review

Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.