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APTA Cosponsored Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy for LBP Saves Money, Lowers Utilization Better When It’s Unrestricted

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Date: Friday, November 8, 2019
Author: News Now Staff

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Date: November 8, 2019
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Low Back Pain

Topics

Direct Access in Practice

Author(s)

News Now Staff

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