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SCAPTA
Once again, the time has come to shine a light on those within our state that have gone above and beyond. There are few better feelings than recognition of a job well done and with that in mind:
It is time for nominations for all the 2017 SCAPTA Awards! We all know someone worthy of recognition. What better time than now to express our thanks and admiration for jobs well done? It is too often that we see excellence within our profession but it is not given the attention it deserves. Please DO NOT skip over this post. PLEASE take a few minutes and nominate a deserving peer. Nominations for the 2017 SCAPTA Awards must be received by March 1, 2017!
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SCAPTA
Please make plans to join us for the Introduction to Intrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques CEU. The event will be held on Feb. 4 in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations from SCAPTA members and students appreciated and there is a registration fee of $30 for non-members.
SCAPTA
See our amazing line-up of educational sessions here. Catch early-bird discounts and register today!
SCAPTA
Looking for a chance to present your research? Submit your poster presentation proposal for addition to our 2017 Annual Conference! Submission deadline is February 15, 2017. Please send applications to southcarolina@apta.org. Find the application here.
WebPT
You already know that outcomes data is important — and it’s becoming more important by the day as our healthcare system continues to shift from a fee-for-service model to a pay-for-performance one. And if you’ve read other posts, you already know the best ways to implement outcomes data collection in your practice. But, do you know how to use your outcomes data to your advantage — to ensure you’re getting the very best return on your outcomes data investment?
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PT in Motion
Researchers who tracked a hospital found that, on average, more than 15 percent — and as many as 1 in 3 — hospital physical therapy sessions never actually took place, depending on the reason for hospitalization and the day of the week treatment was scheduled. Authors of the study say that's too many, and if other facilities are facing the same issue, fixing the problem will require hospitals to address their "internal culture and weekend staffing policies" and not just look for quick fixes.
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By Heidi Dawson
 January is that time of year again when many of us decide we should be a bit healthier. Most people committing to this kind of resolution decide that an introduction of or increase in exercise is the way forward, and they're not wrong. However, as a sports injury therapist, I also start to see an increase in clients toward the end of January and into February who have started on a New Year's health kick only to become injured within weeks of their fresh start.
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ScienceDaily via Physical Therapy Products
Thinking about texting or chatting with your friends during your power walk or treadmill run? Doing so may lower the workout’s intensity and affect one’s balance, according to recent studies.
"If you’re talking or texting on your cellphone while you’re putting in your daily steps, your attention is divided by the two tasks and that can disrupt your postural stability, and therefore, possibly predispose individuals to other greater inherent risks such as falls and musculoskeletal injuries," says Michael Rebold, Ph.D., assistant professor of integrative exercise science at Hiram College, in a media release from Hiram College.
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Joint Motion Physical Therapy via Physical Therapy Products
A well-known adage in real estate is, “Location, location, location.” Does that also apply when it comes to physical therapy treatment after a total knee replacement? Apparently, it does, according to a recent study.
The study, partially funded by the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, suggests that where patients receive physical therapy following TKR may affect how much the therapy costs, how many visits the patients need and the quality of care the patients receive.
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Clinicient
Jerry Henderson writes: "One of the biggest challenges of my job is analyzing new physical and occupational therapy requirements and explaining them to our colleagues. I have a selfish motivation for this: Simplifying and explaining the requirements helps me truly understand them. Typically, it forces me to parse the language, look up definitions, ask industry experts for guidance, review other presentations and try to come up with some sort of simple document that explains the requirements accurately."
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