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SCAPTA
New courses include: "Children and Their Feet: Preventing Small Problems from Becoming Big Ones!" and "Making Waves: Using Aquatics to Supplement Your Orthopedic Treatment Plan and Practice". You can register for either of these courses by modifying your current registration here. Please contact southcarolina@apta.org with any questions.
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Click here to learn about the candidates for office. Then, cast your vote here:
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Please note that you will be required to enter your APTA member ID before casting your vote. This poll closes May 4th at midnight EST.
The opportunity to vote will be made available in three options:
- Using the above electronic link;
- By mailing (see instructions below); or
- At the SCAPTA Annual Conference. Ballots will be provided at the conference.
You may cast your vote only once using any one of the options above.
Mailed ballots: For those who do not have an email address on file, we will mail a ballot. You may also request a ballot be sent to you by contacting the Chapter office at southcarolina@apta.org. Please note that paper ballots will not be mailed out after April 22. Mailed ballots must be received in the SCAPTA office by May 4th to be accepted.
Medical Xpress
The University of South Florida and Tampa Fire Rescue have launched a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a worksite exercise regimen targeted to reduce the risk of low back injury and disability in firefighters — a physically demanding occupation particularly prone to back problems that can lead to chronic pain and early retirement.
If this pivotal trial proves successful, the exercise training program could be implemented across the country to improve the health, safety and preparedness of the nation's firefighters.
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WebPT
Between treating patients, completing CEUs, running a business, and managing staff, it's hard to have a life outside of work; heck, it's probably difficult to keep your head on straight some days. That all comes with the territory of being a private practice PT. But with so many tasks and people competing for your attention, you might find yourself dealing with a bad case of burnout.
So, how do you wear so many hats – and juggle so many responsibilities – and still save time in your schedule for all the things you love?
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Physical Therapy Products
Among the myriad benefits of exercise, another may be prevention against cancer, a recent study suggests.
The mouse-based study was published recently in Cell Metabolism.
According to Line Pedersen and Pernille Hojman, and the rest of their research team at University of Copenhagen, mice who trained regularly on a wheel demonstrated decreased growth of multiple types of tumors, including skin, liver, and lung cancers, as well as a reduced chance of developing cancer in the first place.
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PT in Motion
Telerehabilitation-based physical therapy assessments for musculoskeletal disorders — some of them, anyway — fare quite well when stacked up against face-to-face assessments, according to authors of a new systematic review. And while the news is mostly good for TR, authors say that more research is needed to see if this comparability holds up when applied to larger numbers of real patients, and in settings that are less than optimal.
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WebPT
Hiring the right person for your practice can be tricky, because if you want to find a true "gem," you have to evaluate more than a person's qualifications. You have to hire for good culture-fit, too. And unfortunately, that's a quality you aren't going to find on any job board – or even a resumé, for that matter. This special "it" factor is something you have to intentionally look for during the hiring process. So, why is culture fit so important? Well, research shows that when you hire for culture-fit, your employees are happier, perform better at work, and are more likely to stick around. Sounds ideal, right?
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The Medical News
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, play and engagement with objects such as toys, while their peers with mobility disabilities are less likely to engage in all of those behaviors at the same time, new research from Oregon State University shows.
The study shows the marked differences in play and activity among toddlers with and without disabilities. It also underscores the need for young children with disabilities to have opportunities to play and explore in the same manner as their peers, said the study's lead author, Sam Logan.
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Physical Therapy Products
A large percentage of respondents – 82 percent – to a recent survey note that, when it comes to exercise, how it makes one feel is more important than how it makes one look.
The survey was commissioned by Blink Fitness and conducted online by Harris Poll in February 2016 among more than 2,000 U.S. adults.
"For many Americans, stepping foot into a gym can feel like walking straight into the lion's den," says Todd Magazine, president of New York-based Blink Fitness, in a media release. "The survey results confirmed that we were onto something. We're focusing on the emotional and experiential benefits of exercise instead of industry norms like rapid weight loss and big muscles."
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