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Sep 15, 2023/News
Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.
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.
Sep 4, 2019/Review
A set of recommendations on knee pain that stress exercise therapy as the best approach to improve functional performance.
Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.
Jun 4, 2021/News
The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.
Jun 14, 2017/Review
Programs that promote mobility with supervision "may actually help to prevent injurious falls."
May 1, 2025/Success Story
A program with a local retirement community helps the next generation of PTs and PTAs to better care for and relate to older adults.
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.
Dec 23, 2024/News
The deal includes a three-month Medicare extension on telehealth.
May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary
PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.