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Neck Pain

Jun 27, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.

Upcoming Issue of PTJ Focuses on Building the Evidence Base for Physical Therapy in Pain Management

Mar 30, 2018/News

Guest co-editors Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Arlene Greenspan, PT, MPH, DrPH, describe the upcoming issue as "a good indication of the current state and possible future" of nonpharmacological approaches to pain.

PTJ: Cognitive Functional Therapy Shows Promise for Chronic LBP Post-Surgery

Oct 13, 2023/Review

A small-scale study from Brazil points to lower levels of pain and higher function compared with a core exercise and manual approach.

Study: Adding Dry Needling to Exercise for Shoulder Pain Could Reduce Broader Costs

Mar 21, 2018/Review

Adding trigger point dry needling to an exercise program for patients with chronic shoulder pain may be more cost-effective than exercise alone, according to a recent clinical trial.

Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Predicts long-term disability and work absenteeism in working adults with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain following soft tissue insult.

Physical Therapy and Pain Management

Oct 1, 2022/Feature

Many patients are returning for services after putting physical therapy on hold because of the pandemic. PTs need to be ready to assess and treat.

Blunt Conversations: Setting Realistic Patient Expectations for Pain

Apr 22, 2018/Interview

Clinicians need to give patients realistic expectations for pain and pain relief. But how?

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures fear avoidance beliefs associated with low back pain (LBP).

Some Progress on Opioids

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Payer policies and laws are changing. Still, it remains far too difficult for consumers to "Choose PT."

Fighting the Opioid Crisis: APTA Releases White Paper Pointing the Way to Better Policies on Nondrug Pain Treatment

Jun 20, 2018/News

No lasting gains can be made until policymakers embrace the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain.