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JAMA Study: Opioids No Better Than Nonopioids in Improving Pain-Related Function, Intensity for Chronic Back Pain, Hip/Knee OA

Mar 7, 2018/Review

A JAMA has concludes that the drugs probably don't even do that much, at least not any more effectively than nonopioid medications.

Tiered Coding for PT Evaluations: New APTA Podcast Series Answers Common Questions

Aug 1, 2018/News

As the payment landscape for 2019 comes into focus, it's becoming clear that PTs will continue coding evaluations according to a 3-tiered system based on patient complexity.

How Do You Know When You Are Providing High-Quality Care?

Jul 2, 2020/Perspective

Asking the question of how you know you’re providing high-quality care.

Improving the Lives of People with Dementia

Mar 1, 2018/Article

It's time to replace unfounded fears with evidence-based facts. Doing so will best ensure optimal treatment of an underserved population and will better meet caregivers' needs.

Dry Needling: Getting to the Point

May 1, 2015/Feature

Dry needling by physical therapists is a hot topic. What's fact? What's fiction? Take a look beneath the surface.

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Student Spotlight: APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Feb 9, 2021/Open Access

APTA Pediatrics has close to 6,000 physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, student, and partner members.

Early Rehabilitation for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary

This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.

Soft Tissue Self-care for a Movement Specialist

Oct 14, 2021/Video

We know you know, but reminders can be helpful. Listen to Lenny Parracino, certified massage therapist, fellow of applied functional science, and soft tissue therapist for the LA Clippers, describe his most meaningful wellness tips for movement.

Top 10 APTA Reports, Guidelines, and Advisories of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

APTA resources covered a lot of ground, including clinical guidelines, coding tips, and a groundbreaking report on physical therapy's value.