Author Archives: WideNet

Researchers noted “marked improvement” among all the participants, but that was the problem. Source: APTA Feed Study: Popular Shoulder Procedure Provides No Relevant Clinical Benefit Over 'Placebo Surgery'

July 20. 2018: From PTJ: Are Pain Measures Asking the Right Questions? Source: APTA Feed From PTJ: Are Pain Measures Asking the Right Questions?

Nice support of PTs from a clinical psychologist in this month’s Good Stuff. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

Authors were able to come up with a definitive conclusion, albeit not the most rewarding one for those looking for guidance. Source: APTA Feed What's the Best Post-TKA Intervention in the Acute Care Setting? There's No Easy Answer, Say Researchers

FLR could be a thing of the past. MIPS participation could be required next year. Source: APTA Feed Proposed 2019 Fee Schedule: Goodbye Functional Limitation Reporting, Hello MIPS?

The grants of at least $2,000 each are available to PTs. Source: APTA Feed APTA Helps Create New Grant Opportunities for PTs

“Formal recognition of physical therapy in the fourth trimester not only recognizes our expertise in this area of care but provides a clearly stated standard of care for physicians providing postpartum care options for their patients.” Source: APTA Feed OB-GYN ...

What would happen if payers encouraged patients with low back pain to explore low-risk treatments such as physical therapy by waiving copays for initial sessions? We may find out. Source: APTA Feed Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and ...

Their contributions have allowed PTs and PTAs to better serve patients and clients. Source: APTA Feed From the 2018 APTA House of Delegates: Rimmer, Corcos, Polvinale, Receive Honorary APTA Membership

The recommendations are largely consistent with those developed by APTA in its white paper “Beyond Opioids: How Physical Therapy Can Transform Pain Management to Improve Health Care.” Source: APTA Feed APTA Input Included in Health Care Exec Group's Roadmap for ...