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20 Apr
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Move Forward Radio: Physician for Redskins, Nationals Says Teamwork On and Off the Field Is Key

April 20, 2017 Move Forward Radio: Physician for Redskins, Nationals Says Teamwork On and Off the Field Is Key Source: APTA Feed Move Forward Radio: Physician for Redskins, Nationals Says Teamwork On and Off the Field Is Key

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19 Apr
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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, April 2017

Members in the news: this month’s “Good Stuff.” Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, April 2017

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18 Apr
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New Members-Only Financial Resources Aimed at Student Debt

New resources at APTA could help ease the student loan debt burden. Source: APTA Feed New Members-Only Financial Resources Aimed at Student Debt

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17 Apr
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Inpatient Payment Proposed Rule Calls for $3 Billion Increase to Acute Care Hospitals, Reductions for Long-Term Care Hospitals

Proposed inpatient payment rule: ACHs get a boost in 2018; LTCHs see a reduction. Source: APTA Feed Inpatient Payment Proposed Rule Calls for Billion Increase to Acute Care Hospitals, Reductions for Long-Term Care Hospitals

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14 Apr
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JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

Spinal manipulation for acute LBP works about as well as NSAIDs, researchers say. Source: APTA Feed JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

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13 Apr
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#ChoosePT Video Wins National Award

APTA’s #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign has been a well-received effort to promote physical therapy as a safe alternative to prescription opioids for pain management. And now it’s a national award winner. Source: APTA Feed #ChoosePT Video Wins National Award

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12 Apr
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Researchers Report Another Success in Using Electrical Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement in a Patient With Paralysis

Three years after a paralyzing injury a patient moves voluntarily, thanks to electrical stimulation. Source: APTA Feed Researchers Report Another Success in Using Electrical Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement in a Patient With Paralysis

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11 Apr
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Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

Member and nonmember PTAs: check out this free webinar from APTA on April 19. Source: APTA Feed Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

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10 Apr
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PTs Volunteering in Haiti Receive Awards for Service

Two PTs are honored for their volunteer work in Haiti. Source: APTA Feed PTs Volunteering in Haiti Receive Awards for Service

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07 Apr
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Bill Introduced in House Would End Physician Self-Referral Loophole for Physical Therapy

Medicare self referral loopholes—the exception that allows physicians to refer patients for physical therapy and other services to a business that has a financial relationship with the referring provider—is once again in the legislative spotlight on Capitol Hill. Source: APTA ...

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