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Making Transformation Possible: Panelists at APTA Event Explore Paths Toward Rethinking Pain Management

Feb 6, 2018/News

Panelists at a recent APTA event believe there are models and concepts out there that provide hope for a future in which multidisciplinary nondrug approaches to pain replace an opioid prescription as the norm in health care.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

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.

CDC: Rates of Cardiac Rehab Use Among Heart Attack Survivors 'Suboptimal'

Aug 27, 2017/Review

Only about one in three heart attack survivors in the US receive CR.

From PT in Motion magazine: PTs and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sep 5, 2017/News

PTs can play a significant role in helping those who experience chronic fatigue syndrome.

From PT in Motion Magazine: PTs Keeping Rowers Afloat

Jun 1, 2017/News

The June issue of PT in Motion magazine includes a close look at rowing (aka crew).

CMS Delays Startup of Problematic Restrictions on Access to Research Data

Apr 24, 2024/News

The new policy, which faces strong opposition from researchers, will be put on hold while CMS reviews "comments and concerns."

Final 2025 MA Rule Includes More Prior Authorization Scrutiny

May 8, 2024/News

Medicare Advantage plans will be required to analyze prior authorization requirements' impact on health equity.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Pedaling Past Injury

Jul 6, 2018/News

A feature in this month’s PT in Motion magazine explores the PT's role in helping cyclists avoid injury, not just recover from it. Author Keith Loria interviewed several competitive cyclists, as well as PTs who have helped cyclists of all types.

PTJ Special Issue Podcasts: Physical Therapy for Pain May Reduce Overall Costs, Opioid Use

Apr 25, 2018/News

For some patients, physical therapy can both decrease overall health care utilization and save money down the road.