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Apr 30, 2017/Review
In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a
May 9, 2017/News
What happens when motivation runs up against professional ethics?
May 15, 2017/News
Just as the new provisions begin, the old term for the concept—"locum tenens"—will be discontinued.
May 23, 2017/News
With plans that include significant cuts to Medicaid, health research, and anti-poverty programs, the 2018 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is being met with concern by APTA and most other health care and consumer organizations. However, like nearly every other budget submitted by
Jun 14, 2017/Review
Programs that promote mobility with supervision "may actually help to prevent injurious falls."
Jun 18, 2017/News
"It is both financially sound and advisable and it will be a significant investment in the future of our association."
Jun 22, 2017/News
"We change time. We routinely turn over the hourglass."
Jun 26, 2017/News
CMS has taken steps to ensure that cuts to payment for complex rehabilitation technology won't happen after all.
Jul 5, 2017/News
Brody compares her results with a friend who opted for physical therapy and is now pain-free.
Aug 22, 2017/News
The torticollis module will include more granular information, such as description of the type of cranial deformity and torticollis severity.
