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New Report Looks at Link Between Surgery-Related Opioid Prescriptions, Later Opioid Abuse

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

Code-Switching

Jan 2, 2019/Perspective

Code-switching is a term that refers to changing one's language or language style based on one's environment. Black people do this a lot.

The Land of Enchantment

Jul 21, 2019/Perspective

Slow down and disfruta (enjoy) your time in Albuquerque!

Study: PTs in Emergency Departments Reduce Likelihood of ED Revisits for Falls

Aug 31, 2018/Review

Consult by a PT in the ED reduced the odds of a fall-related revisit within 30 days by 35% and within 60 days by 32%.

Win: CMS Backs off Changes That Got in the Way of Common Code Pairings

Apr 21, 2020/News

Life just got a little easier for PTs dealing with CMS National Correct Coding Initiative edits.

Sharing My Voice and Enthusiasm as a Student

Jul 30, 2019/Perspective

I've never been in a room with so many strangers and felt perfectly at home and a sincere sense of belonging.

APTA-Backed Bill Protecting PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Likely to Become Law

Oct 4, 2018/News

APTA-supported legislation that protects PTs and other health care providers who travel across state lines with a sports team is now just a presidential signature away from becoming law.

Privileged to be a Part of This Community

Sep 29, 2019/Perspective

Having the opportunity to meet many people with enthusiasm and with a desire to get involved was truly amazing.

Professional Pulse

Jul 1, 2017/Magazine

- Datapoints\r\n - Health Care Headlines\r\n - Research Roundup\r\n - Association Resources\r\n - Practice Management\r\n - In Memorium

2018 NEXT: Physical Therapy Can Play a Part in Addiction Treatment

Jul 2, 2018/News

The power of physical therapy to help prevent people from starting opioid use has been well-documented, but work now being done by PTs and PTAs is showing that the profession also has an important role to play in the lives of those recovering from addiction.