The actions taken by the House make it clear: for the foreseeable future, APTA will be an outward-facing organization that understands its capacity to be a change agent. Source: APTA Feed From the 2018 House of Delegates: Envisioning a Community
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MoveForwardPT.com is always evolving, and a great resource for members to share with patients and others to help increase public understanding of all that the profession has to offer. Source: APTA Feed What's New at MoveForwardPT.com, Summer 2018
Read MoreNews@NEXT: As far as Paula Ludewig, PT, DPT, PhD, is concerned, the idea of anchoring physical therapy’s identity in the movement system is, to put it simply, a big deal. “This is a huge opportunity for our profession,” said the ...
Read MoreNews@NEXT: Both wisdom and courage are needed to effect positive change. Laurita M. (Laurie) Hack, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, opened her delivery of the 49th Mary McMillan Lecture with these thoughts and with her insights into gaining more of ...
Read MoreNews@NEXT: A panel of 4 physical therapists (PTs) with firsthand experience in responding to Hurricane Harvey, the Orlando Pulse mass shooting, the Great White concert fire, and other emergencies agree: PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have an important role ...
Read MoreNews@NEXT: Professional beach volleyball player Gabrielle (Gabby) Reece told attendees at the opening event of NEXT 2018: “To serve others and help other people is a really important thing. You’re changing people’s lives.” Source: APTA Feed 'You're Changing People's Lives' ...
Read MoreIgnoring inappropriate sexual behavior—a strategy used by more than 70% of respondents—was not found to be a successful response. Source: APTA Feed Study: Ignoring Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior Doesn’t Work, But Other Strategies Might
Read MoreThe general aim of the RFI would seem to run counter to APTA’s own efforts to toughen up the rules against self-referral. Source: APTA Feed CMS Seeking Comments on Self-Referral Prohibitions in Stark Law
Read MoreJune 25, 2018: The following members were elected to APTA’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee on Monday, June 25, at the 2018 House of Delegates in Orlando, Florida. Source: APTA Feed APTA 2018 House of Delegates Election Results Announced
Read MoreAuthors of the study say that’s a number higher than some previous estimates, probably because the CDC study includes anonymous self-reports from the students themselves, many of whom may try to hide the injury from coaches and parents. Source: APTA ...
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