New: Idiopathic Pelvic Girdle Pain SAE-P

Members & Publications

August 6, 2019

Check your mailbox for the August issue of PM&R for the new Idiopathic Pelvic Girdle Pain as it Relates to the Sacroiliac Joint supplement and then head to me.aapmr.org to access the corresponding self-assessment examination for practitioners (SAE-P). This new supplement includes 13 articles and will allow readers to:

  • Learn about differing physical examination techniques, imaging and diagnostic procedures for intra-articular SIJ pain
  • Discover a synopsis of reviews, original research and clinical pearls that address the complexity of evaluating and treating people with pelvic girdle pain
  • Understand the underlying causes for pain in the lumbopelvic region, and the most effective preventative and treatment strategies
  • Describe the most common methods of diagnosis and treatment of piriformis syndrome
  • Examine the current evidence related to the loss of stability on sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction
  • Understand how the joint and extra-capsular ligaments play a part in sacroiliac joint pain
  • Recognize the neurophysiological components of manual therapies for the treatment of posterior pelvic pain

Don't forget: One complimentary SAE-P is included with AAPM&R membership for fellow and associate members. Complete this new SAE-P and earn 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your annual American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II requirement. Open your August issue of PM&R and start learning today! 

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.