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Are recovery pathways after traumatic injury different for African-Americans and Caucasians? Source: APTA Feed Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Postdischarge Rehab After Traumatic Injury

Interested in pursuing a pilot study for CoHSTAR? The application deadline is soon. Source: APTA Feed CoHSTAR Pilot Study Deadline June 1

The 11 recommendations include calls for patient-centered approaches, attention to psychosocial issues, and use of nonsurgical care as a first-line treatment. Source: APTA Feed Study Identifies 11 Guideline-Based Recommendations for Musculoskeletal Pain

May 21, 2019: Live in or near Arlington, Virginia? Congratulations: you reside in the nation’s most fit city, according to results of a new study that ranks cities across the United States. The rankings are part of the 2019 American ...

“All bodies are good bodies, and we’re going to make sure that all bodies feel the way they’re supposed to feel.” Source: APTA Feed Move Forward Radio: Individuals Who Are Transgender Deserve Person-Centered Care – Just Like Everyone Else

The bill would add PTs to a federal initiative that provides greater patient access to health care in rural and underserved areas—and incentivizes health care provider participation through a student loan forgiveness program. Source: APTA Feed Legislation to Include PTs ...

Comedian members, Ski Patrol members, marathon-winning members, and more. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, May 2019

Rates of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are up. Source: APTA Feed Study: Patients in Cardiac Rehab Are Older, Less Healthy, and Have More Diverse Needs Than Patients 20 Years Ago

30 minutes of exercise can improve recall temporarily and condition your brain to work more efficiently in the long run. Source: APTA Feed 30 Minutes of 'Acute' Exercise Temporarily Boosts Memory-Related Brain Activity, Strengthens Brain Over Time

The findings point to a position long-supported by APTA: increased PA among individuals with arthritis can have a marked impact on reducing pain severity and increasing function. Source: APTA Feed CDC: Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 in US; More Emphasis ...