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Jul 1, 2018/Website
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a list of best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with patient lifts.
Jun 24, 2019/News
UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.
Jan 2, 2018/Review
"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Oct 1, 2019/Test & Measure
The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures fingertip dexterity and gross movement coordination of the fingers, hands, and arms. It was first introduced by Joseph Tiffin in 1948 as a functional assessment screen for hand dexterity in applicants for assembly-line work.
Feb 1, 2015/Column
When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.
Jul 24, 2016/Test & Measure
Assesses self-care, mobility, and social functioning in children aged 6 months to 7 years.
Oct 11, 2018/News
According to the CMS, board-certified clinical specialists in electrophysiology physical therapy are qualified to provide services involving EMG, NCV, and SEPs without physician supervision,
Nov 5, 2018/News
In "Moving Toward Quality Payment" in the November issue of PT in Motion, author Christine Lehmann breaks down the QPP into its 2 paths, particularly focusing on MIPs and its reporting requirements.