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The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
APTA has been actively involved in raising public awareness about the benefits of physical therapy in pain management.
Our ChoosePT campaign won national awards, and more importantly it opened doors to conversations with other health care providers and the White House.
We continue to advocate for improving access to physical therapy to help combat the opioid epidemic.
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May 1, 2019 / Feature
Strategies for treating pain are evolving-and physical therapists are helping to lead the way.
Jan 1, 2021 / Resource
Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.
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Mar 31, 2021 / Review
Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.
Feb 9, 2021 / News
The revised resource stresses the need for a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach — and more research.
Nov 13, 2020 / Review
Results of a 2019 survey also that 7.4% of those with chronic pain experienced pain that limited life and work activities.
Oct 26, 2020 / Roundup
The latest issue of Pain Reports covers physical activity, integration of behavioral techniques, models of care, and more.
Sep 21, 2020 / News
The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.
Jul 27, 2020 / Article
The benefits and risks of medical and recreational marijuana use continue to be explored. PTs and PTAs need to stay informed.
Jan 27, 2020 / News
One way PTs and PTAs can contribute to public health is by having the medication naloxone available in case of an overdose.
Jan 13, 2020 / Article
Sharna Prasad, PT, DPT, discusses how self-reflection makes a path clear.
Dec 9, 2019 / Review
Subgroups of Medicare beneficiaries "present different risk profiles for opioid overdose death, authors say.
Oct 28, 2019 / Review
Orthopedic surgeons and PCPs don't seem to be getting the message, according to researchers.