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07 Mar
0

JAMA Study: Opioids No Better Than Nonopioids in Improving Pain-Related Function, Intensity for Chronic Back Pain, Hip/Knee OA

Authors say there’s no support for opioid therapy for some types of chronic pain. Source: APTA Feed JAMA Study: Opioids No Better Than Nonopioids in Improving Pain-Related Function, Intensity for Chronic Back Pain, Hip/Knee OA

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06 Mar
0

Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

Researchers see opportunities for PTs to make a difference. Source: APTA Feed Easier Said than Done: A Third of Patients Told to Lose Weight Have Functional Limitations That Could Make Exercise Difficult or Unsafe

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06 Mar
0

From PT in Motion: PT 'Boomers' Offer Advice on Life in the Clinic and Beyond

Physical therapy, Roesch notes, “is hard physically, mentally, and emotionally, mainly because we get so involved.” Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: PT 'Boomers' Offer Advice on Life in the Clinic and Beyond

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05 Mar
0

Study: Opioids Don't Improve Quality of Life for Individuals With Chronic Noncancer Pain

For people with chronic noncancer pain, opioids probably aren’t delivering on what many presume to be their primary function. Source: APTA Feed Study: Opioids Don't Improve Quality of Life for Individuals With Chronic Noncancer Pain

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02 Mar
0

Washington Post: End of Therapy Cap a 'Long-Awaited Gift'

The therapy cap saga “reveals much about how health care financing often gets done—or undone—in Washington.” Source: APTA Feed Washington Post: End of Therapy Cap a 'Long-Awaited Gift'

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28 Feb
0

Humana Coverage Limitations: More of the Same

Not much has changed–but that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Source: APTA Feed Humana Coverage Limitations: More of the Same

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28 Feb
0

CMS to Study Administrative Burden of MIPS; PTs Can Participate

How burdensome is MIPS? Source: APTA Feed CMS to Study Administrative Burden of MIPS; PTs Can Participate

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28 Feb
0

#PTTransforms Blog: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Pain Management

The #PTTransforms blog is back. Source: APTA Feed #PTTransforms Blog: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Pain Management

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27 Feb
0

CDC Issues 'Call to Action' to Address Treatment Gaps for Children Experiencing TBI

“The management of TBI in children is complex and depends upon multiple service delivery systems that frequently do not provide systematic or coordinated care.” Source: APTA Feed CDC Issues 'Call to Action' to Address Treatment Gaps for Children Experiencing TBI

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27 Feb
0

Pediatricians' Group Releases 'Choosing Wisely' List of Orthopedic Treatments to Question

Questions about the use of imaging, ultrasound, and orthotics. Source: APTA Feed Pediatricians' Group Releases 'Choosing Wisely' List of Orthopedic Treatments to Question

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