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

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

Creating a Written Portrait

Oct 1, 2018/Column

"Documenting value-based care" simply means painting a clear picture of the good things you're doing as a PT.

New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

CDC: Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 in US; More Emphasis on Physical Activity Needed

May 8, 2019/Article

According to the CDC. among people who experience severe joint pain from OA, a third don't engage in any physical activity.

2017 NEXT: Revisit a Great Conference (or See Why You Should Attend in 2018)

Jul 5, 2017/News

APTA offers 2 ways to check out this year's NEXT event: a storify page packed with videos, photos, and social media posts, as well as an exclusive "PT in Motion News @NEXT" page that collects news stories and videos from the event.

PTs Are Primary Providers in Our Osteoarthritis Program. The Results Are Amazing

Jun 14, 2022/Perspective

Duke's Joint Health Program offers high-value, whole-person care for treatment of hip and knee OA. And PTs are serving as the primary providers.

Coronavirus Update: January 4

Jan 4, 2023/Roundup

Physical activity's protective associations against COVID-19 severity, long COVID subtypes, a new variant takes hold, and more.

Deconditioned Dad

Aug 1, 2018/Column

A physical therapist stops exercising and starts empathizing.

Viewpoints: May 2023

May 1, 2023/Article

Kudos to two recent Defining Moment authors, and a PT with a rare condition works to remember her “why.”

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2021

Feb 17, 2021/Roundup

Recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.