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Study: As Few as 1-2 Days of 8,000 Steps Can Lower Mortality Risk

Apr 19, 2023/Review

Researchers found that all-cause mortality risk dropped even when daily step goals weren't being met consistently.

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Bill Introduced

Jul 26, 2023/News

The legislation would achieve APTA's goal of ending the Medicare direct supervision mandate for private practice.

Viewpoints

Apr 1, 2017/Magazine

Health Care in Cuba

APTA President Sharon Dunn Named Dean of LSU Shreveport's School of Allied Health Professions

Apr 24, 2019/News

APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, can now add another achievement to an already lengthy list: Dean of School of Allied Health Professions at Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport. On April 23, LSU Shreveport announced that Dunn will take over the reins at the school, which includes the Department

From Move Forward Radio: Motivated by Physical Therapy Experience, Woman Is Inspired to Give Back

Mar 29, 2019/News

Sometimes physical therapy doesn't just heal an injury, it changes the course of a patient's life for the better. Colleen Rapp, a press operator for the Denver Post, thought her physically demanding job was exercise enough—until she got a wholistic view of her health status from her physical therapist

New Strategy Group Seeking Input on Physical Therapy PT, PTA Clinical Education Recommendations

May 8, 2018/News

The new group, called the Clinical Education Strategy Group, is sponsoring an action-planning meeting this fall.

Study: 61% of Opioid-Related Deaths Linked to Chronic Pain Diagnosis

Nov 29, 2017/News

Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.

AGs From 37 States Call for Better Insurance Coverage for Nonopioid Pain Treatment

Sep 27, 2017/News

AGs from 37 states have let the insurance industry know that the fight against the nation's opioid crisis won't be won unless health care providers are encouraged to prioritize nonopioid pain management options over opioid prescriptions for the treatment of chronic, noncancer pain.

Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters from APTA Members, Part 3

Sep 2, 2022/Perspective

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.

Pain Management Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding and knowledge in pain management.