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Apr 26, 2021/Review
A study of 48,440 patients finds that patients who were sedentary were more likely to experience hospitalization or death.
Jan 24, 2018/Review
New research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) concludes that it's not concussions that cause the condition, but repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)—the kind experienced by more people than just those involved in contact sports.
Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure
The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.
Oct 8, 2020/Review
Researchers found that physical therapy started within three days of an initial PCP visit improved multiple outcomes.
Jul 16, 2021/Perspective
Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.
Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure
The KSS contains questions in 2 sections: knee joint (pain, range of motion, stability) and function (walking distance, ability to climb stairs).
Jun 17, 2014/Test & Measure
Aids in the clinical diagnosis of problems or injury in the nerves of the cervical spine.
Mar 18, 2020/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. More than ever these days, we need to know there’s good stuff
May 29, 2020/News
Beginning June 1, TRICARE will no longer pay for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as a treatment for low back pain.
Jun 12, 2019/News
PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.
