Author Archives: WideNet

July 1, 2016: June brought new findings to light on the effects of Zika and talk of potential vaccines. Meanwhile, state governors are frustrated as Congress continues to squabble over Zika funding. Source: APTA Feed The Latest News on Zika

June 30, 2016: APTA’s PT in Motion magazine has earned 5 awards from 2 prominent publishing competitions in 2016. Source: APTA Feed PT in Motion Magazine Recognized for Editorial Excellence

June 30, 2016: In “Managing Patients Who Are Transgender,” author Chris Hayhurst describes the current gaps that can occur in a PT’s or PTA’s understanding of the unique needs of patients who are transgender. Source: APTA Feed From PT in ...

June 29, 2016: Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are ready to begin human testing on the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for individuals poststroke, in hopes that the technology will help to “jump start” damaged areas of the brain ...

June 28, 2016: CMShas issued a proposed rule for the 2017 Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) that would continue a planned series of cuts that began in 2014. Source: APTA Feed Proposed Home Health Rule Includes Planned ...

June 27, 2016: Reducing the stark disparity in stroke mortality between black and white Americans requires a focus on risk prevention in primary care and public health, but those efforts need to “go further upstream.” Source: APTA Feed Study: Primary ...

June 27, 2016: Time is almost out to register for online attendance at a first-of-its-kind gathering of some of the profession’s top physical therapy health policy and services researchers. Source: APTA Feed Last Chance to Register for Online Access to ...

June 24, 2016: New reports and studies continue to point to alarming trends in the use and abuse of opioids across the US. Source: APTA Feed New Reports Underscore the Severity of the Opioid Epidemic

June 24, 2016: Capture your memories of the 2016 NEXT Conference and Exposition: hundreds of photos from the event are now available online, and browsing couldn’t be easier. Source: APTA Feed Photos From NEXT 2016 Now Available

June 24, 2016: Physical therapists who plan to take the 2017 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) examination for specialist certification need to get the application process started soon, by either July 1 or July 31, depending on the ...