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Author Archives: WideNet

16 Dec
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From PTJ: High-Intensity Locomotor Exercise Improves Ability to Walk After Incomplete SCI

The conventional approach to rehabilitation for patients with incomplete SCI is being turned on its head. Source: APTA Feed From PTJ: High-Intensity Locomotor Exercise Improves Ability to Walk After Incomplete SCI

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15 Dec
0

Now Law, Locum Tenens Win Was Years in the Making

“Locum tenens has been among APTA’s top public policy priorities for some time, so the passage of the Cures Act, with locum tenens for PTs included, is a big deal.” Source: APTA Feed Now Law, Locum Tenens Win Was Years ...

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14 Dec
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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, December 2016

Local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, December 2016 edition. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, December 2016

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13 Dec
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APTA, NIH Celebrate Rehab Research Plan

December 13, 2016: Has rehabilitation research arrived at a turning point? Very possibly, according to speakers who helped APTA celebrate the completion of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) rehabilitation research plan, a comprehensive reset of approaches and priorities that ...

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09 Dec
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Triathlete, Legally Blind, Returns to Running After Injury, Thanks to Physical Therapy (Did We Mention He's 73?)

  When Charlie Plaskon says he’s committed to removing the “dis” from “disability,” believe him. Source: APTA Feed Triathlete, Legally Blind, Returns to Running After Injury, Thanks to Physical Therapy (Did We Mention He's 73?)

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08 Dec
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PT Locum Tenens, Rehab Research Among Victories in New Health Care Legislation

The 21st Century Cures Acct contains some good news specifically for PTs and supporters of rehabilitation research. Source: APTA Feed PT Locum Tenens, Rehab Research Among Victories in New Health Care Legislation

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08 Dec
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Researchers Find 'Unsettling' Uptick in Stroke Rates in Adults Under 55

Stroke rates among adults 55 and younger have been climbing. Source: APTA Feed Researchers Find 'Unsettling' Uptick in Stroke Rates in Adults Under 55

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06 Dec
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From PT in Motion Magazine: Removing Roadblocks to Adherence

How can PTs  extend adherence after the conclusion of care and end the “revolving door” of treatment? Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion Magazine: Removing Roadblocks to Adherence

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05 Dec
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CoHSTAR Research Center Accepting Postdoctoral and Faculty Fellowship Applications

PTs interested in playing a transformative role in physical therapy health services research now have a big chance to do just that. Source: APTA Feed CoHSTAR Research Center Accepting Postdoctoral and Faculty Fellowship Applications

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02 Dec
0

2017 Slate of Candidates Posted

The 2017 Slate of Candidates for APTA national office is now posted on the APTA website. Source: APTA Feed 2017 Slate of Candidates Posted

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