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Study: Only 10% of Physician Visits for LBP Resulted in Physical Therapy Referrals 1997–2010 While Opioid Prescriptions Climbed

Apr 30, 2017/Review

In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a

News From NEXT: Physical Therapy and Movement Are Key to Slowing the Aging Process, Contends McMillan Lecturer

Jun 22, 2017/News

"We change time. We routinely turn over the hourglass."

Elevating the Conversation - Defining Moment

Jun 1, 2018/Podcast

There’s nothing like having the “This is what I want to do with my life!” epiphany. I’ve had two.

CSM 2018: Understanding the Value of Value-Based Care

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

APTA’s program director of quality, Heather Smith, PT, MPH, explains the evolution of value-based care and what PTs, PTAs, and students need to know.

Tiered Evaluation Codes: Four Most Common Questions

Jul 27, 2018/Podcast

This is episode 1 of APTA’s podcast series that addresses common challenges to accurate coding of the tiered physical therapy evaluation codes.

CSM 2018: Physical Therapists and Chronic Pain

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, discusses the role of physical therapy in the management of chronic pain.

CSM 2018: PTA Engagement Within APTA

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

PTA Caucus chief delegate Amy Smith, PTA, BS, discusses how she wants to see PTAs get involved with APTA.

Life as a PT Begins at 40

May 4, 2018/Podcast

A second career fulfills a first love.

Becoming a Leader

Mar 29, 2018/Podcast

This March 2018 student discussion provides tips for becoming a leader.

Passion Play – Defining Moment

Feb 1, 2018/Podcast

Serving children in a fun environment.