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New National Academies Report on Pain Management and Opioids Recommends More Public Education, Reimbursement Models Supporting Nondrug…

Jul 18, 2017/News

Recommendations in a new National Academies report on pain management include the need to support nonpharmacologic approaches to pain treatment through better reimbursement models, and the necessity of continued efforts to educate the public on effective alternatives to opioids.

'No Bigger Fan': US Surgeon General Believes the Physical Therapy Profession is a Key Player in the Fight Against Opioid Misuse

Jan 24, 2019/News

If you think the physical therapy profession has an important role to play in improving public health on multiple fronts, you won't get any arguments from US Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, MPH. In fact, you might get the rhetorical equivalent of a high-five. In an address that repeatedly cited the

Research Review: Guidelines for Rehab in Cancer Treatment Are Under-Used

Nov 9, 2020/Review

A new systematic review finds plenty of strong evidence but sees a "disconnect" when it comes to referrals.

Research Review: Early Physical Therapy Works for Sciatica

Oct 8, 2020/Review

Researchers found that physical therapy started within three days of an initial PCP visit improved multiple outcomes.

IMPACT's Impact on Postacute Care Quality Data

Oct 1, 2016/Column

Highlights and resources for navigating the changes.

CMS Wants Your Feedback: Help Lock In Two Key Wins for the Profession

Aug 30, 2024/News

APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.

56th McMillan Lecture: What Is at the Heart of Movement?

Feb 19, 2025/News

Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, called on the profession to reduce the impact of health disparities.

Student Focus | APTA Hand and Upper Extremity

Sep 1, 2025/Column

Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.

Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS)

Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.

Four Ways APTA Helps Members Thrive in the Digital Space

Sep 19, 2023/Roundup

For Telehealth Awareness Week, here's a quick look at some of APTA's telehealth-related initiatives, resources, and advocacy.