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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.

BuzzFeed Features Physical Therapy 'Success Stories'

Feb 5, 2018/News

Recently, BuzzFeed published "9 Physical Therapy Success Stories That'll Make You Choke Up A Bit," a collection of first-person accounts from patients who faced a range of issues including spine facture, labrum tears, recovery from a coma, and interstitial cystitis.

In Wake of Nassar Conviction, PT Points to Need for Patient Education on Legitimate Pelvic Physical Therapy

Jan 31, 2018/News

In an article written for the HuffPost, APTA member Lora "Lori" Mize and certified clinical specialist in women's health physical therapy, raised concern that the Nassar case also may create a ripple effect that could discourage individuals from seeking legitimate and responsibly delivered pelvic physical

Study: Concussions Aren't the Link to CTE

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.

New Data on Musculoskeletal Disease Highlight its Position as Major Contributor to Health Care Costs

Jan 23, 2018/News

Musculoskeletal diseases aren't just widespread— they've also become a significant factor in the economy, with associated costs estimated at an amount equal to 5.76% of the US gross domestic product. That's just 1 of the insights offered in the latest edition of a detailed report.

Study Contradicts Popular 'Text Neck' Theory

Jan 22, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study claim they found no connection between handheld device use posture and the presence or frequency of neck pain.

Do-Over: Check Out PT in Motion Magazine's Most-Read Articles From 2017

Jan 2, 2018/News

While PT in Motion gears up for 2018, why not catch up on what you may have missed from last year? Here are some of the year's most-read PT in Motion stories, arranged by shared themes.

Study: High-Intensity Exercise Shows Promise for Patients With PD

Dec 18, 2017/News

Authors of a new study say that while more research needs to be done, their RCT has proven high-intensity treadmill exercise to be safe for individuals with PD, with indications that sufficiently vigorous treadmill work 3 times a week slowed severity at 6 months.

Government Affairs and Public Service Awards Nominations Due January 12, 2018

Dec 15, 2017/News

Recipients will be selected in February by the APTA Board of Directors, and the awards will be presented during APTA's Federal Advocacy Forum set for April 29–May 1 in Washington, DC.

President Signs Law Allowing PTAs in TRICARE; Implementation May Not Be Immediate

Dec 12, 2017/News

PTAs are on their way to officially joining the TRICARE payment program used throughout the Department of Defense health care system.