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New Data on Musculoskeletal Disease Highlight its Position as Major Contributor to Health Care Costs

Jan 23, 2018/News

Musculoskeletal diseases aren't just widespread— they've also become a significant factor in the economy, with associated costs estimated at an amount equal to 5.76% of the US gross domestic product. That's just 1 of the insights offered in the latest edition of a detailed report.

CMS Issues Coding, Other Details on Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease

Feb 13, 2018/News

CMS has released details on how it will process claims made as a result of its decision to cover supervised exercise therapy (SET) in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

From PT Pintcast: Now's the Time to Embrace Outcomes Registries

Feb 7, 2018/News

Takeaways from a recent PT Pintcast podcast featuring Heather Smith, PT, MPH, APTA director of quality, and Nathan Glusenkamp, a registry expert who is director of registries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Now's Your Chance to Step up to APTA Committee Service

Feb 9, 2018/News

Members interested in serving on the Ethics and Judicial, Finance and Audit, Leadership Development, and Public Policy and Advocacy committees, an Awards subcommittee, or the Reference Committee are encouraged to let APTA know of their willingness to participate.

BuzzFeed Features Physical Therapy 'Success Stories'

Feb 5, 2018/News

Recently, BuzzFeed published "9 Physical Therapy Success Stories That'll Make You Choke Up A Bit," a collection of first-person accounts from patients who faced a range of issues including spine facture, labrum tears, recovery from a coma, and interstitial cystitis.

New APTA Podcast Series Explores Big Picture and Details of Value-Based Care

Feb 13, 2018/News

Everyone's talking about "value-based care," but what does the concept really mean, and how will it affect your practice? That's the subject of a new 21-part podcast series now available for download from APTA.

Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship, Grant Opportunities

Apr 17, 2018/News

The Foundation for Physical Therapy now is accepting applications for the 2018 Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and the 2018 Research Grants.

CDC: Rates of Outpatient Rehab Poststroke Low in Several States

May 29, 2018/Review

Outpatient rehabilitation poststroke is still underutilized in many states, according to a study from the CDC.

Advanced Cancer Patients Can Benefit From Structured Exercise, Say Researchers

May 21, 2018/Review

Incorporating structured exercise into supportive care can help improve the lives of patients with advanced cancer, say researchers.

Vitamin D Takes a Tumble in New Falls Prevention Recommendations

May 1, 2018/Review

USPSTF has updated its recommendations for falls prevention in older adults, and vitamin D supplements are out of the picture.