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

Oct 17, 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.

New Report Looks at Link Between Surgery-Related Opioid Prescriptions, Later Opioid Abuse

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

From PTJ: Unwarranted Variation in Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Terminology an Obstacle to Advances in Treatment

Oct 10, 2018/Roundup

Researchers use a wide variety of terms and definitions in published studies on PFMF, according to a study in PTJ.

New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

Oct 9, 2018/News

There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Moving Away From Opioids

Oct 3, 2018/News

APTA’s ongoing efforts to build public awareness and its leadership in policy discussions around nonopioid alternatives to pain.

APTA-Backed Bill Protecting PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Likely to Become Law

Oct 4, 2018/News

APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.

Professional Pulse

Jul 1, 2017/Magazine

- Datapoints\r\n - Health Care Headlines\r\n - Research Roundup\r\n - Association Resources\r\n - Practice Management\r\n - In Memorium

Professional Pulse

Jun 1, 2017/Magazine

Data Points\r\n - Health Care Headlines\r\n - Research Roundup\r\n - Association Resources\r\n - Practice Management\r\n\r\n

Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.

Problematic From the Start

Jun 1, 2017/Column

When the PT and PTA aren't on the same team.