This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here May 19, 2022 .APTA-South Carolina News Call for D.E.I Committee Members This committee aims to collaborate with community organizations currently involved in this work, partner with educational programs to bring forth the latest research and information and provide opportunities for the APTA South Carolina membership to explore and advance their commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the practice of physical therapy. Job Description Sign up here .HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS Sex-specific risk factors associated with first acute myocardial infarction in young adults JAMA Network hat are the sex-specific associations of demographic, clinical, and psychosocial risk factors with first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among adults younger than 55 years, overall, and by AMI subtype? In this matched case-control study that included 2264 patients with AMI (aged 18-55 years) and 2264 population-based controls, 7 risk factors, many potentially modifiable, accounted for 85% of the risk of first AMI in young women and men. Significant differences in risk factor profiles and risk factor associations existed by sex and by AMI subtype. READ MORE The role of resistance training in mitigating risk for mobility disability in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The aim of this study was to examine the effects of community-based resistance training (RT) on physical function for older adults with mobility disability. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Tidelands Be a therapist at the beach Care for patients at the Tidelands region’s only inpatient rehabilitation hospital A network of outpatient rehabilitation care across the Tidelands region Learn more about a career at Tidelands Health Join the Tidelands Health care team .INDUSTRY NEWS 'You can't care if you aren't there': Provider mental health can't be ignored APTA Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are an interesting cohort of health care providers. When you really get to the root of why people choose the profession, it almost always comes down to selfless service. READ MORE Crises as the crucible for change in physical therapist education Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal This perspective issues a challenge to physical therapists to re-orient physical therapist education in ways that directly address the crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism. We advocate that professional education obligates us to embrace the role of trusteeship that demands working to meet society’s needs by producing graduates who accept their social, and moral responsibilities as agents and advocates who act to improve health and health care. To achieve this, we must adopt a curriculum philosophy of social reconstruction and think more deeply about the why and how of learning. READ MORE A day in the life of a physical therapy clinical director The School of Health Science of Touro College Eric Fichera, an ‘18 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, talks about his educational journey since leaving college, why he chose this exciting yet demanding field, and shares advice for prospective students interested in advancing their PT career. READ MORE How to improve patient adherence for physical therapy WebPT In my first blog post, “Patient Adherence: Understanding Why We’re All Bad at It,” I discussed the main reasons why patient adherence remains such a difficult challenge for the majority of clinicians. Here’s a list of the most commonly used patient excuses to recap. READ MORE New fed report points to a pattern of improper denials in Medicare Advantage APTA The problems with Medicare Advantage have been called out by APTA and other provider and patient organizations for some time — now a new federal report underscores those concerns by uncovering a pattern of denials for services that should've been covered. READ MORE Strategic planning in an ever-evolving medical field Evidence in Motion I believe that change is not only good, but a necessity. Change is prerequisite for growth, after all. Whether you are a gardener who is clearing out old foliage to prepare for spring growth, a person who is questioning their personal beliefs to make way for personal growth, or a company that is changing processes to evolve into a better organization, change is central to all. READ MORE Physical therapy with ZeroG could improve outcomes, studies suggest Physical Therapy Products Multiple recently published research studies demonstrate that patients who use the ZeroG Gait and Balance System during inpatient rehabilitation achieve significantly higher clinical outcomes when compared to traditional standard of care (SOC) therapy, Aretech LLC suggests in a media release. READ MORE Role of physical therapists in the management of individuals at risk for or diagnosed with venous thromboembolism: Evidence-based clinical practice guideline 2022 Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal No matter the practice setting, physical therapists work with patients who are at risk for or who have a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In 2016, the first clinical practice guideline (CPG) addressing the physical therapist management of VTE was published with support by the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy and Academy of Acute Care, with a primary focus on lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). READ MORE Desire to create a better world propels graduate's work in physical therapy UTSA Returning to pursue an undergraduate education after more than 10 years away is a daunting task. Add in a pandemic, a toddler, a newborn and a spouse who also works full-time, and it becomes a nearly impossible juggling act. Mark Miller took it in stride, however, and enrolled at UTSA two years ago to complete a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology through the College for Health, Community and Policy. READ MORE Hinge Health launches a nationally accessible women's pelvic health program Physical Therapy Products Hinge Health announces the launch of a Women’s Pelvic Health program. The program is delivered by a comprehensive care team specializing in women’s health, available in all 50 states, and accessible via a member’s existing Hinge Health app. READ MORE 5 things to look for in a modern EMR platform WebPT If you’ve had to deal with electronic medical records before (and at this point, who hasn’t) you know a quality EMR system is going to streamline documentation and make your clinic faster and more efficient. However, not every EMR is the same. When you’re looking at EMR solutions, it’s important to evaluate the features and benefits against your needs before choosing one to implement for your PT practice. READ MORE   APTA-South Carolina News Connect with APTA-SC Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Katie Serrano, Content Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2644 | Contribute news South Carolina Physical Therapy Association Nardone Consulting Group 2900 Delk Rd, Suite 700 PMB 321 | Marietta GA 30067  800-765-7848 ext. 7122  |  Contact Us  |  www.scapta.org Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063