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NEXT will bring together all of the elements that excite and drive you as a physical therapy professional: career, profession, and community. Boston—a city rich in tradition and cutting-edge innovation—also will offer an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining, and mingling options for you to connect with fellow NEXT attendees. Advance discount rates ends May 17.
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mHealth Intelligence
Physical therapists in 10 states will soon be able to use telehealth to expand their practices and give consumers more access to mobile healthcare services.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's signature on HB 1278 means 10 states have signed onto the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, overseen by the Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy. The compact makes it easier for therapists to be licensed in member states.
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By Noelle Talmon
The League of American Bicyclists notes that 40 percent of all trips in the United States are less than two miles, and cycling is a fun and easy way to run errands and go to the office. Bicycle commuting in the United States is on the rise. In bicycle-friendly communities, commuting rates increased 105 percent from 2000 to 2013. Bike to Work Day is May 19, and a new study shows why you should opt for two wheels instead of four when commuting around town.
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University of Maryland via ScienceDaily
A new study adds more information about how physical activity impacts brain physiology and offers hope that it may be possible to reestablish some protective neuronal connections. Researchers explored how a 12-week walking intervention with older adults affected functionality of a brain region known to show declines in people suffering from mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
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BuildPT
Recently, professional basketball coach Steve Kerr of the NBA's Golden State Warriors gave the physical therapy world a gift.
The high-profile coach of the league’s most dynamic team had back surgery a couple of years ago that was supposed to take care of some pain he, at the time, had chalked up to “getting old.”
The surgery, however, led to complications that kept him from coaching for a few months going into the 2016-17 season.
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WebPT
Kylie McKnee writes: "I’m going to be frank here: setting the right fee schedule for your clinic is important — like, really, really important. Why is it such a big deal? The answer might seem obvious, but it’s actually a bit more nuanced. When new patients step into your office, you’re not just improving their day-to-day function — you’re showing them the value of their health and well-being. By seeking out movement-based therapy, patients are making an investment in their physical welfare. So, as a rehab therapy provider, are you investing in yourself by charging what you’re worth?"
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PT in Motion
Medicare could become much more open to telehealth if legislation introduced in the Senate recently makes its way into law. The proposal, supported by APTA, would expand where telehealth can take place, as well as which patients and providers can participate — including physical therapist participating in some bundled payment models, accountable care organizations and Medicare Advantage plans.
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Becker's Spine Review
A new study published in Spine examines the physical therapy referral trends for back pain patients over the past decade.
The study authors examined primary care physician referral rates to physical therapy for back pain patients using the National Ambulatory and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys between 1997 and 2010. The patients were age 16 years to 90 years old.
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