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In People with Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, earlier Physical Therapy Improved Symptoms at a Faster Rate than Later Physical Therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial
Kody R Campbell, and others
This study, featured in the Washington Post, finds that earlier physical therapy after concussions can improve symptoms at a faster rate relative to later physical therapy.

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On “Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy Versus Core Exercises and Manual Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain After Spinal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial.” Avila L, da Silva M, Neves M, et al. Phys Ther. 2024;104:pzad105. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad105
Wei-Chun He and Jing Luo
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Leonardo Avila and others
On “Evaluating the Potential of Large Language Models for Vestibular Rehabilitation Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Clinicians.” Arbel Y, Gimmon Y, Shmueli L. Phys Ther. 2025:pzaf010. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaf010
Amnuay Kleebayoon and Viroj Wiwanitkit
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Physical Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Chi-Hung Huang and others
Objective Although whole-body vibration (WBV) is often employed alongside traditional physical therapies to treat cerebral palsy, its effects on motor function remain unclear. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of WBV either alone or in combination with other therapies in children with ...
Feasibility of Direct-Access Physical Therapy for Concussion Management in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Pilot Implementation Study
Isabelle Gagnon and others
Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of implementing an interdisciplinary approach to concussion assessment and management, including direct-access pediatric physical therapy in the pediatric emergency department (PED) with regards to parental satisfaction with ...

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Characteristics, Trends, and Implications of Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the United States
Kendra Gagnon and others
Importance Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (hDPT) programs, which combine online and in-person instruction, are becoming an increasingly common model for delivering physical therapist education. Understanding their characteristics, trends, and implications is critical to guiding their development ...
Increasing Methodological Transparency and Openness in Rehabilitation-Related Health Services Research Using Claims Data: A Case Example
Janet K Freburger and others
Health insurance claims are a rich source of information for health services researchers and can provide evidence to understand issues related to access, efficiency, and effectiveness of care. While numerous studies have examined rehabilitation utilization using Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private ...
Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation
Patrick Zarek and others
Importance Projections of physical therapist supply and demand provide critical insights into workforce trends, including factors that may influence possible shortages. Objective This study evaluates the current and forecasted adequacy of the physical therapist workforce in the United States to ...
Federal Funding of Rehabilitation Research: Delayed and Disrupted
Steven Z George and Alan M Jette
Science does not occur in a vacuum. Historically, scientific processes and the subsequent results have been (and, I believe, will continue to be) influenced by social, cultural, political, and ideological factors. Interestingly and somewhat contrary to the previous sentence, scientists have been ...
Application of Algorithm-Based Treatment Approach to Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department
Kyle J Strickland and others
Low back pain accounts for nearly 4 million annual emergency department (ED) visits, and patient outcomes following an ED visit for low back pain are poor. Additionally, only a small portion of patients visiting the ED for low back pain follow-up with outpatient physical therapy within 3 months, ...
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