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Great Podcasts for PTs, OTs, and SLPs
Podcasts are a great way for busy therapy professionals to absorb practical advice and tips, and maybe even be entertained, while you’re on the go.
Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
A study published in the journal Health Services Research suggests trying physical therapy first may may cost patients less in the long run, as well as curb reliance on opioids.
Happy National Physical Therapy Month!
October is the time to recognize the impact PTs and PTAs have on their patients’ lives and in their communities.
The Mind Has It
Exploring the merits of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, namely the act of mindfulness, in your therapy practice.
The Real Story About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Research shows that the condition is a true physiological disease. Here’s what to look for, and how PTs are helping those who have it.
5 Things I Wish I Had Learned in PT School
There are just some lessons that, as a PT, you simply cannot learn in a formal educational environment.
Yoga Can Be Just as Effective as Physical Therapy for Back Pain
Or so says a study published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs
As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.
State Forces Physical Therapists to Wind Down ‘Dry Needling’ Treatment
Therapists’ decade-long practice to end; acupuncturists, other professionals accused them of performing ‘unlicensed acupuncture’.
Protecting the Protectors
Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel make it their mission to keep Americans safe, and PTs are committed to returning the favor.