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Pediatricians' Group Releases 'Choosing Wisely' List of Orthopedic Treatments to Question

Feb 27, 2018/News

The "Choosing Wisely" continues to expand—this time, into pediatric orthopedics.

Study: Estimated 1 in 3 Medicare Beneficiaries Receiving Inpatient/SNF Rehab Report No Improvement in Function

Aug 8, 2018/Review

Participants were asked if, during rehab services, their functioning and abilities improved, got worse, or stayed the same.

Study: Popular Shoulder Procedure Provides No Relevant Clinical Benefit Over 'Placebo Surgery'

Jul 24, 2018/Review

Researchers found subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder impingement to be no better than diagnostic arthroscopy alone.

What's the Best Post-TKA Intervention in the Acute Care Setting? There's No Easy Answer, Say Researchers

Jul 17, 2018/Review

Among the findings: "very low" evidence for the use of cryotherapy, accelerated rehabilitation, and neurostimulation in the first 7 post-op days.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

Jul 18, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester' Concept, Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care

Jul 11, 2018/News

The "fourth trimester" concept supports ongoing care for mother and child through at least the first 12 weeks after delivery.

Study: Emergency Department PTs Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

Aug 17, 2018/Review

More hospitals should incorporate PTs into their emergency department workflow.

Proposed CMS Outpatient Rule Would Adopt Further 'Site Neutral' Payment Policies

Jul 31, 2018/News

In its 2019 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule, CMS proposes to expand its use of a "site-neutral" payment model.

2018 ELI Fellows Class Brings APTA's Educational Leadership Program Past 100 Graduates

Aug 14, 2018/News

Sixteen seasoned physical therapy educators have deepened their knowledge and skills over the past year, thanks to the APTA ELI Fellowship. The latest cohort pushes the program past the 100-graduate mark.

From PT in Motion Magazine: How to Defend Yourself Against Scams and Cyberattacks

Aug 3, 2018/News

A feature in this month's PT in Motion magazine describes common cybercrimes and scams, including data breaches, phishing, and ransomware.