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Researchers: Direct Access Works in the U.S. Civilian Health Care System

Dec 7, 2020/Review

A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.

Research: Low Physical Fitness Possible Risk Factor for Later Mental Disorders

Nov 23, 2020/Review

Low cardio fitness and grip strength were associated with increased odds of developing depression and anxiety years later.

Cupping: Why We're All Seeing Spots

Aug 15, 2016/Perspective

Since the top athletes in the world are using these treatments, credibility is inherent or implied, right? Not always so.

Study: Even Small Amounts of Physical Activity Can Lower Depression Risk

May 3, 2022/Review

An analysis of multiple studies found participants who reached just half of the weekly PA recommendation saw a 18% drop in depression risk.

Mastering Our Own Magic in the Evolution Toward Precision Practice

Dec 6, 2022/Perspective

We have an unprecedented opportunity.

Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

Dec 7, 2022/Review

Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

You Are More Qualified Than You Think

Jul 4, 2018/Perspective

You can be a great DPT degree candidate. If I can do this, then so can you.

Patient-Driven Groupings Model: An Opportunity for Physical Therapists (part 2)

Nov 21, 2019/Perspective

It's important to understand two questions: Who assesses the functional impairments? Who collects the data for the functional score?

Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery

Jun 21, 2023/Review

Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.