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20 Jul
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From PTJ: Are Pain Measures Asking the Right Questions?

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

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18 Jul
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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2018

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

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17 Jul
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What's the Best Post-TKA Intervention in the Acute Care Setting? There's No Easy Answer, Say Researchers

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

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13 Jul
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Proposed 2019 Fee Schedule: Goodbye Functional Limitation Reporting, Hello MIPS?

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?

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13 Jul
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APTA Helps Create New Grant Opportunities for PTs

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

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11 Jul
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OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester' Concept, Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care

“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 ...

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10 Jul
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Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and OptumLabs Could Introduce Important Changes to Pain Management Policies

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 ...

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09 Jul
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From the 2018 APTA House of Delegates: Rimmer, Corcos, Polvinale, Receive Honorary APTA Membership

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

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09 Jul
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APTA Input Included in Health Care Exec Group's Roadmap for Addressing Opioid Crisis

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 ...

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06 Jul
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From PT in Motion Magazine: Pedaling Past Injury

No matter the kind of riding they do, all riders face some of the same challenges. Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion Magazine: Pedaling Past Injury

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