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Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

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Date: Friday, December 14, 2018

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Date: December 14, 2018
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Pain

Topics

Pain Management, Safe Pain Management Advocacy

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