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Oct 5, 2021/Review
A study of 2 million claims found that, if indicated, early manual therapy is associated with lower costs and reduced days of disability.
Mar 22, 2021/Review
Researchers found the odds of a patient's acute LBP evolving to a chronic condition increased with each instance of "nonconcordant" care.
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.
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.
Sep 21, 2020/News
The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.
Feb 23, 2022/Review
The resource, sponsored in part by APTA, offers 23 action statements covering the care pathway.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
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.
Sep 19, 2018/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.
Apr 25, 2018/News
For some patients, physical therapy can both decrease overall health care utilization and save money down the road.
