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Apr 30, 2017/Review
In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a
Mar 28, 2022/Roundup
COVID relief money recoupment, telehealth, BA.2 variant, a COVID-19/diabetes relationship, and more.
Aug 17, 2022/News
Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to 'think bigger' — including around the importance of collecting data.
Nov 10, 2022/Review
Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.
Feb 8, 2023/Roundup
End to health emergency, annual vaccine schedule, dropping infection rates, and more.
Jul 24, 2023/Roundup
Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.
May 15, 2020/News
A possible blueprint for telehealth exercise programs, pediatric COVID-related illness, CDC guidance on reopening, and more.
May 24, 2022/Roundup
One million deaths, long COVID in older adults, boosters for children, health care worker burnout, and more.
Jul 9, 2021/Review
Post-COVID-19 patients referred to rehab report poorer overall health and greater functional limitations at baseline.
Mar 3, 2021/Roundup
The virtual event may be over, but registrants can still load up on great programming. Here are a few suggestions.