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“This attempt to erode the rights guaranteed in the ADA runs counter to the values of the physical therapy profession and its commitment to assisting all people with disabilities to set and achieve high goals.” Source: APTA Feed Bill to ...

“These results suggest that sedentary behavior is not just the opposite issue from physical activity.” Source: APTA Feed Researchers Say Frequent TV-Watching Comes With VTE Risk That Can't Be Eliminated Through Physical Activity

Know a leader in state legislative efforts? Source: APTA Feed 2018 APTA State Legislative Leadership Award Nominations Open

MMA, jiu jitsu, thai boxing, karate–all can put extraordinary demands on an athlete’s body. That’s where physical therapy comes in to play. Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: PTs Pack a Punch When It Comes to Treating Combat Athletes

“Care for patients with chronic conditions such as low back pain is inherently multidisciplinary.” Source: APTA Feed Experts: It's Time to Act on the Evidence for Low Back Pain

“These papers showcase diversity in approaches, techniques, and philosophies needed to make meaningful progress.” Source: APTA Feed Upcoming Issue of PTJ Focuses on Building the Evidence Base for Physical Therapy in Pain Management

CMS and APTA are questioning an OIG report on outpatient physical therapy claims under Medicare. Source: APTA Feed CMS, APTA: OIG Report on Outpatient Physical Therapy Claims Contains Possible Flaws and Questionable Assumptions

Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70. Woodruff was a visiting professor at Alabama State University (ASU) and Source: APTA Feed ...

Could the mind-body aspects of tai chi make a difference? Source: APTA Feed Researchers Say Tai Chi Shows Promise Over Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia

Among the highlights: “Americans Take More Pain Pills – but not Because They’re in More Pain” Source: APTA Feed The Crisis Continues: Opioids in the News, March 2018