@PTJournal

PTJ: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedSep 25
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Drs. @NHausMD, @Dr_Ridge_DPT & team on Sustained Three-Year Impact of a #PhysicalTherapy #QualityImprovement Project in the Medical #IntensiveCareUnit. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4276…

Sustained Three-Year Impact of a Physical Therapy Quality Improvement Project in the Medical...

This work is applicable to the fields of: critical care rehabilitation, quality improvement, ICU mobility, and health care delivery.

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedAug 3
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Drs. Stone, @JSLapsley & team on One-year Health Care Utilization Following #PhysicalTherapist Evaluation in a #VeteransAffairs Emergency Department. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4253…

One-year health care utilization following physical therapist evaluation in a veterans affairs...

Emergency department physical therapist was significantly associated with reduced specialist services and advanced imaging during the year after the initial ED visit. These findings support physical...

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedJul 30
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Dr. @physiobade & team on #Clinicalpractice guideline for #physicaltherapist management of total #kneearthroplasty: revision 2026. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4250…

Clinical practice guideline for physical therapist management of total knee arthroplasty: revision...

An updated clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty, initially published in 2020, was developed by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group...

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Join us June 18 for the 2026 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, where Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, will challenge the profession to examine the details that define us and help shape a more equitable, inclusive path forward. 🔗 Register now and learn more: apta.org/apta-and-you/belong…
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Raúl Ferrer@_RaulFerrerApr 17
Consenso internacional sobre los principios de la educación terapéutica en dolor crónico, nuestro último artículo es el #EditorsChoice de @PTJournal de este número cc @SilviaDibo_
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@PTJournalApr 16
⭐ Our latest #EditorsChoice article reports the process and results of a study aimed at reaching international expert consensus on the core components of therapeutic education programs for individuals with persistent #pain. ⭐ academic.oup.com/ptj/advance…

Toward a shared framework for therapeutic pain education: a Delphi-based international consensus

AbstractImportance. Persistent pain is a global cause of disability, affecting daily life and physical, psychological, and social functioning. While biomed

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedApr 15
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Dr. Nordon-Craft & team on Next Generation Trial Design for #IntensiveCareUnit #Rehabilitation. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4196…

Next generation trial design for intensive care unit rehabilitation - PubMed

The last 20 years have seen an explosion of research devoted to understanding the feasibility, safety, implementation, and patient and system outcomes of physical rehabilitation for patients who are...

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedMar 30
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Drs. Rauzi, Weeks, Plew, Fuller, @jeri4ster, Christiansen, & @JSLapsley on Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Telerehab Program for Older #Veterans with Multimorbidity: Protocol & Rationale for a Randomized Controlled Trial. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4188…

Effectiveness of a multicomponent telerehabilitation program for older veterans with multimorbidi...

This trial addresses a critical gap in rehabilitation for older veterans with multimorbidity by evaluating a comprehensive telerehabilitation program that integrates high-intensity exercise, coachi...

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NIH
@NIHMar 26
NIH released its inaugural Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research today. This groundbreaking new plan provides a comprehensive roadmap to advance innovative and responsible research that promotes the health and well-being of Americans with disabilities. Find out more ➡️ dpcpsi.nih.gov/disabilityhea…
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ALT Collage displaying diverse individuals engaging in activities. Centered text: "NIH Releases First-Ever Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research." NIH logo at bottom.

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedMar 9
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Drs. Hinrichs-Kinney, @MattiePontiff, Butera, Beisheim-Ryan, Magnusson, @JSLapsley on From theory to practice: A mixed-method evaluation of a program to implement high-intensity #rehabilitation in skilled #nursingfacilities. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4157…

From theory to practice: A mixed-method evaluation of a program to implement high-intensity...

Effective HIR implementation can optimize patient outcomes. Strategies that enhance clinician perspective and creativity, keep HIR at the forefront, and foster team cohesion and accountability may...

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Dr. Catharine Young
@DrCatharineYFeb 5
👀 A new Senate HELP report breaks the data down clearly: A total of $561 MILLION in NIH research cuts including: - 116 cancer grants - 65 Alzheimer’s - 68 diabetes - 71 heart disease 304 clinical trials disrupted of which 69 were pediatric trials ~800,000 patients affected
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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine@CUPhysMedJan 29
#Newpub in @PTJournal by Dr. Rosenthal & team on #PhysicalTherapy and #OccupationalTherapy in #AcuteCare: Association of Timing and Frequency with 30-Day Readmission after #IschemicStroke. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4156…

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Acute Care: Association of Timing and Frequency With...

Early physical therapist treatment and frequent occupational therapy sessions were associated with reduced 30-day readmission risk for patients discharged home. Optimizing acute care rehabilitation...

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Dr. Tom Frieden
@DrTomFriedenJan 22
As of today, the United States has officially left the World Health Organization. We’ll look back on this as a grave error. Health threats do not respect borders, and weakening global cooperation makes Americans less safe.
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Dan Rhon@danrhon8 Dec 2025
Replying to @PTJournal
@PTJournal just published paper from @KaitlynFosterPT's PhD dissertation, looking at role of exercise for LBP in preventing subsequent lower extremity! Also, greater doses of exercise were associated w lower risk of subsequent LE injury! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4123… 👏

Does Treating Low Back Pain With Therapeutic Exercise Reduce the Risk of Subsequent Lower Extremity...

Treating low-back-pain patients with therapeutic exercise may decrease the health-care burden.

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BTB Rehab@BTB_Rehab4 Nov 2025
"The search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, UK Clinical Trial Gateway, and gray literature from 2012 to 2023. ...7 studies included (n = 352 participants)." @PTJournal academic.oup.com/ptj/article…

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis in Type 2 Diabetics: A Systematic...

ABSTRACTObjective. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of chronic adhe

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BTB Rehab@BTB_Rehab20 Oct 2025
"PubMed, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database were searched from inception to March 2023. 15 RCTs (n=1785). @PTJournal academic.oup.com/ptj/article…

Effectiveness of Additional or Standalone Corticosteroid Injections Compared to Physical Therapist...

AbstractImportance. Rotator cuff tendinopathy represents the most prevalent cause of shoulder pain, the third most common musculoskeletal disorder after lo

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RESTORE Team@Restore_Team9 Sep 2025
RESTORE director Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley joins the @PTJournal Podcast to talk about winning the 2025 Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award! 🎙️Tune in as she shares insights on scientific writing, finding your audience, and lessons learned. Listen here: linktr.ee/restore_team
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BTB Rehab@BTB_Rehab15 Aug 2025
"Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies published between January 2000 and January 2024...." 46 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, and 34 in the quantitative synthesis @PTJournal academic.oup.com/ptj/article…

Effectiveness of Home–Based Rehabilitation on Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke:...

AbstractObjective. This systematic review compared the effectiveness of home–based rehabilitation with that of hospital-based rehabilitation and usual care

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@PTJournal17 Jun 2025
📣 Do you conduct #Embedded research, including #PragmaticTrials, #ImplementationScience, or #LearningHealthSystems research? ⏰ The call for papers for our next *Special Issue* on embedded clinical research is live: academic.oup.com/ptj/pages/c…

Embedded Clinical Research

Embedded Clinical Research: Pragmatic Trials, Big Data, and Beyond Traditionally, clinical research has been kept separate from patient care because clinical r

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New report just released! 🚨 APTA’s State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services report is your go-to resource on how direct access improves outcomes, lowers costs, and ensures timely access to care. 📊 #PTadvocacy 🔍 Read the full report now: apta.org/article/2025/07/07/…
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Seth Peterson@DrSethPT19 Jun 2025
I had a great time discussing this with Mariana! Touched on this paper on referral decision-making: academic.oup.com/ptj/article… and PC PT models: academic.oup.com/ptj/article… Both in @PTJournal

Referral Decision-Making and Care Continuity in Physical Therapist Practice

Abstract. Efficient referral pathways have held promise in improving clinical outcomes, raising patient satisfaction, and reducing costs. Referral decision

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Mariana Parks - PT Pro Talk Podcast@MariHannaParks19 Jun 2025
👉@DrSethPT’s interview on PT Pro Talk Podcast 📽️Link to interview on Youtube youtu.be/NytfL7HF8GE 🎧shorturl.at/sdb6N 🔗link in bio #PT #Orthopedics #research
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