Author Archives: WideNet

There was an average 10% drop in the likelihood of opioid use for patients who had early physical therapy for knee, back, neck, or shoulder pain. Source: APTA Feed Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid ...

Strong support for pelvic floor muscle training. Source: APTA Feed Cochrane Researchers “Confident” in Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy as Effective UI Treatment

A draft of the CPG is available for review and public comment until December 21—all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students are invited to comment.    Source: APTA Feed New Draft CPG on Locomotor Function Seeking Comments: Deadline December ...

Authors believe the results point to the need for further study of the potential for PTs in primary care settings, an issue that APTA is exploring. Source: APTA Feed Study: PTs, Family Physicians Similar in Knowledge of LBP Management

The 2019 Slate of Candidates for APTA national office is now posted on the  APTA website. Source: APTA Feed 2019 Slate of Candidates Posted

“Health care systems could find this opportunity appealing, as physical therapy provider continuity is a modifiable clinical practice pattern.” Source: APTA Feed PTJ: Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs

More content and variety than ever before. Source: APTA Feed Listen Up! APTA Podcasts Keep You Inspired, Motivated, and In-the-Know

Early physical therapy was associated with fewer opioid prescriptions, reduced imaging rates, and lower overall costs. Source: APTA Feed Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost

PTs as primary care providers isn’t a pie-in-the-sky idea. Source: APTA Feed PT in Motion Magazine Looks at PTs in Primary Care

Have a ball pit at your clinic? Proceed with caution. Source: APTA Feed Study: Clinic Ball Pits Carry Bacterial Risks