Author Archives: WideNet

APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator. Source: APTA Feed .7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP

Self-descriptions of PA levels were fairly consistent–just not very accurate, especially for Americans.   Source: APTA Feed Study: Self-Reported vs Actual Levels of PA Usually Don't Match Up

PTs and PTAs have a lot to offer when it comes to community health promotion. Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: PTs Improving the Health of Communities

“Vitamin D supplementation has no benefit in falls prevention in community-dwelling older adults not known to have vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.” Source: APTA Feed Vitamin D Takes a Tumble in New Falls Prevention Recommendations

CMS may be pulling the RUG out from under SNFs. Source: APTA Feed CMS Proposes Major Change in SNF Payment System

More money for ACHs, fewer reporting requirements. Source: APTA Feed Proposed CMS Hospital Payment Rule Includes Payment Increases, Reductions in Reporting and EHR Requirements

One study found that after 2 years, hip surgery patients who received only physical therapy postsurgery had lower overall health care costs than those who only received opioids. Source: APTA Feed PTJ Special Issue Podcasts: Physical Therapy for Pain May ...

The WCPT project is designed to strengthen the physical therapy profession in West Africa. Source: APTA Feed Successful WCPT Efforts in Africa Subject of Capitol Hill Meeting

Sharon Dunn: APTA’s accomplishments were due to “a commitment to working together, sharing ideas, and learning from each other.” Source: APTA Feed 2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

The posting includes proposed amendments to the APTA bylaws. Source: APTA Feed 2018 House of Delegates Motions Now Posted