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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.

Foundation Research Grant Awards, Kendall Scholarships Announced

Dec 17, 2018/News

An APTA-funded $50,000 Health Services Research Pipeline grant will support an investigation into high-value early intervention for children with functional limitations. The award was among several Foundation grants and scholarship awards totaling more than $500,000.

Revised Pediatric Concussion Guidelines Address Assessment, Return-to-Play, More

Nov 20, 2018/Review

The revised recommendations on pediatric sports-related concussions from the American Academy of Pediatrics aim to strike a careful balance.

DoD Moves to Include PTAs in TRICARE

Dec 20, 2018/News

Nearly a year after being signed into law, a proposed rule to include PTAs as authorized providers under TRICARE has been issued by the US Department of Defense.

Cochrane Researchers 'Confident' in Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy as Effective UI Treatment

Dec 12, 2018/Review

PFMT "could be included in first‐line conservative management programs" for women with UI, according to the authors of a recently updated Cochrane systematic review.

New CPT Codes Allow PTs to Conduct, Bill for Remote Monitoring

Jan 7, 2019/News

The 2019 Physician Fee Schedule includes CPT codes that allow PTs to conduct and bill Medicare for remote monitoring.

Move Forward Radio Catches a 'Big Wave' Surfing Legend

Dec 21, 2018/News

Now on APTA's Move Forward Radio: an interview with Laird Hamilton, who's made an international name for himself as, yes, a fearless surfer but also as an athlete who, in his own words, has survived his body being "torn, punctured, ripped, scraped, broken…you name it."

CoHSTAR Announces Fellowship Opportunities; Applications Due by February 15

Dec 21, 2018/News

The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened its latest call for fellowship applicants for 4 research opportunities.

Government Affairs and Public Service Awards Nominations Due January 18, 2019

Dec 18, 2018/News

The award recipients will be invited, with expenses paid by APTA, to attend the 2019 Federal Advocacy Forum on March 31–April 2, in Washington, DC, for presentation of the awards.

2019 MPPR Calculator Now Available

Jan 3, 2019/News

It's back: APTA's members-only multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) calculator for 2019 is now live. This year's calculator incorporates both the MPPR 50% reduction as well as the overall 2% cut to Medicare payments implemented through sequestration. The calculator, delivered by way of an Excel

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Electromyographic Results of Inhibitory Splinting

Jan 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this study was to compare the integrated EMG activity of spastic

Assessing the Reliability of Measurements from the Krusen Limb Load Monitor to Analyze Temporal and Loading Characteristics of Normal Gait

Jan 31, 1984/Research

This study assessed the reliability of measurements made by four physical therapists

Modified Walker for Patients with Polyarticular Rheumatoid Arthritis Suggestion from the Field

Jan 31, 1984/Practice

Individuals with severe polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis affecting the upper

Early Use of Adaptable Seating for Patients with Head Trauma Suggestion from the Field

Jan 31, 1984/Practice

The indivdiual who has suffered a severe head injury and is recovering from coma

Entry-Level Master's Degree A Decade of Experience

Jan 31, 1984/Education

All of the graduates of the entry-level master's degree program at Stanford University

Alteration of Motor-Unit Discharge Characteristics in Aged Humans

Dec 31, 1983/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the discharge characteristics

Clinical Gait Assessment in the Neurologically Impaired Reliability and Meaningfulness

Dec 31, 1983/Research

This study of subjects with multiple sclerosis or hemiparesis assessed the interrater

Clinical Trials in Duchenne Dystrophy Standardization and Reliability of Evaluation Procedures

Dec 31, 1983/Research

A multiclinic, collaborative study has been designed to assess the natural progression

Stabilization of the Trunk and Pelvis While Measuring Hip Internal Rotation Suggestion from the Field

Dec 31, 1983/Practice

Physical therapists routinely measure range of motion (ROM) of active hip internal

Neurogenic Dysphagia Frequency, Progression, and Outcome in Adults Following Head Injury

Nov 30, 1983/Special Issue: Head Injuries

A retrospective chart review was conducted to determine the frequency, progression,