Now Available: Spasticity SAE-P

Members & Publications

July 31, 2017

Head to me.aapmr.org to access the new Spasticity self-assessment examination for practitioners (SAE-P), based on 11 PM&R articles. After completing the activity, learners can earn up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and should be able to:

  • Recognize clinical features of spastic hypertonia and methods for its quantification
  • Distinguish different localization techniques used for chemodenervation and neurolysis in the management of spasticity
  • Determine the risk factors for the development of post stroke spasticity
  • Understand the benefits of long-term treatment with intrathecal compared to oral baclofen.
  • Understand the potential benefits and limitations of the use of ultrasound guidance in the injection of botulinum toxin in management of upper limb spasticity.
  • And more!

Plus, you can access this activity for FREE using the complimentary SAE-P coupon that was provided with your Fellow and Associate membership renewal! 

Acces the SAE-P here.

Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Impact of Conversion Factor Cut for 2021

Nov 09, 2020

Last month, two bills were introduced in the House proposing solutions to the estimated 10.6% Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor cut expected to go into effect January 1, 2021.  The bills offer some relief to the cut, but do not reflect a comprehensive or long-term solution.  AAPM&R has therefore chosen to remain neutral regarding these bills. 

Your Academy continues to advocate for a permanent solution to the conversion factor cut while maintaining the important payment increases to office and outpatient evaluation and management services.