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Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

2017 NEXT: Revisit a Great Conference (or See Why You Should Attend in 2018)

Jul 5, 2017/News

APTA offers 2 ways to check out this year's NEXT event: a storify page packed with videos, photos, and social media posts, as well as an exclusive "PT in Motion News @NEXT" page that collects news stories and videos from the event.

2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

Apr 24, 2018/News

The 2017 APTA Annual Report provides an overview of a year fueled by collaboration and marked by accomplishments in areas ranging from national public relations campaigns to membership milestones and the end of the hard cap on payment for rehabilitation services under Medicare.

New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

CDC: Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 in US; More Emphasis on Physical Activity Needed

May 8, 2019/Article

According to the CDC. among people who experience severe joint pain from OA, a third don't engage in any physical activity.

APTA-Hosted Panel Discussion on Opioid Epidemic and Pain to Be Broadcast Live Via Facebook

Jan 30, 2018/News

Monday, February 5, APTA will convene a panel of experts to discuss how pain management in America can be transformed to move beyond opioids and improve the health of society. The discussion will be broadcast live from APTA’s Facebook page and will include the premiere of the association’s second public

News From NEXT: A Moving Account of a Journey Out of Pain and Addiction—And a PT's Crucial Role

Jun 14, 2019/News

"I failed my marriage. I failed as a father. I failed my career. And I didn't even know it was happening." That's how Justin Minyard describes the lowest point in his life, when, after experiencing 2 spine fractures and receiving multiple surgeries, he became addicted to the opioids prescribed to him.

Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

FY '25 Payment Increases Slightly Higher for SNFs and IRFs Than Proposed

Sep 25, 2024/Article

Other than small bumps in payment, little changed from CMS' proposed rules for the FY '25 SNF and IRF prospective payment systems.

2022 CMS Hospitals Rule Ups Payment; Mulls Quality Measures and Equity

Aug 16, 2021/Review

The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.