MI SR0213

Designates October 2016 as National Physical Therapy Month in Michigan

Recognizes that Michigan allows citizens to access physical therapists directly for injury prevention and fitness promotion

Notes that the Centers for Disease Control recommended physical therapy as a nonpharmacological alternative to prescription opioids for treating chronic pain in March 2016

Urges Michigan citizens to participate in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of movement and activity in preventive health care