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APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

START-Play and Motor and Cognitive Outcomes in Infants With Neuromotor Disorders

Mar 26, 2021/Podcast

PTJ Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette gets at the practical—and ethical—realities involved in studying children. Dr. Harbourne shares insights from her decades of research with children, on such topics as parents’ insistence on usual care.

Study: Aging U.S. Population Contributing to Rise in Neurological Disorders

Mar 29, 2021/Review

Even as prevalence and incidence drop, shifting demographics are affecting absolute numbers — with significant differences between states.

Empowering People With ALS

Mar 1, 2021/Podcast

Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.

Call for National Plan To Address PASC

Mar 31, 2021/Statement

APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."

The Referring Provider Owns the Results—Referral for Imaging by Physical Therapists

Apr 12, 2021/Podcast

Data indicate that PTs refer for imaging less often and use it more appropriately than other first-contact providers.

Study: Acute Care Rehab Linked to Lower Odds of Readmission, Death Poststroke

Apr 9, 2021/Review

The study of nearly 9,000 patients also looked at the potential role of patient mobility at hospital admission.

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

The Win's Official: Congress Passes Suspension of Sequester Cut Through 2021

Apr 14, 2021/News

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the relief, which has been signed into law.