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September 3, 2020

SCAPTA NEWS

APTA-South Carolina statement The past several months have been a difficult time for so many of our memebers, our families and our communities. Specifically, the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others have reminded us of the deep and systematic malignancy of racism in our society. READ MORE

CMS Comments Needed! We’re at a critical crossroads. The profession needs your voice and we need it now. It is very important that everyone submit comments to CMS in response to the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, which includes the proposal to cut payment to physical therapy by an estimated 9%. To help promote the submission of comments, APTA has prepared a customizable template letter specifically for APTA Sections and Academies to use to submit comments to CMS. Once the comment letter is finalized and you’re ready to submit: Click here: Submit Comments. Copy and paste your first paragraph into the comment box. Upload your final letter as an attachment. Provide answers to the information being asked (Name, etc.). And then SUBMIT. Please also spread the word to members that we have available template letters for all PTs, PTAs, and students and patients. They can submit their letter to CMS here. Please take a few minutes to submit comments on behalf of your Section/Academy and encourage your members, colleagues, patients, friends, and family to do the same. There is just a little over a month until the deadline and every comment counts! Thank you for your advocacy. Questions? Reach out at advocacy@apta.org. SUBMIT COMMENTS NOW

APTA South Carolina Fall Webinar Series - Are you in need of CEU's? If you are looking for continuing education credits, APTA South Carolina is here for you! Click here to see Webinar Schedule & pricing! READ MORE

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Call for Proposals for 2021 APTA-SC Annual Conference The 2021 APTA-SC Annual Conference will be March 26-27 at Anderson University’s School of Physical Therapy located at the University Center of Greenville. Proposals are being accepted now until October 15, 2020. SUBMIT

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health and wellness coaching positively impacts individuals with chronic pain and pain-related interference PLOS One Health and wellness coaching (HWC) interventions have been reported to improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer. However, HWC also holds potential as an effective intervention within a biopsychosocial chronic pain management framework. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of HWC on individuals with chronic pain. READ MORE

Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report The Lancet The number of older people, including those living with dementia, is rising, as younger age mortality declines. However, the age-specific incidence of dementia has fallen in many countries, probably because of improvements in education, nutrition, health care, and lifestyle changes. READ MORE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Physical therapist: COVID-19 patients 'sicker than we'd ever before seen' U.S. News & World Report Tracy Smith has been leading a team of more than 67 physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers through an unprecedented effort to rehabilitate COVID-19 patients — many of whom have endured stays of weeks in the intensive care unit, incapacitated and hooked up to numerous life-sustaining machines. READ MORE

Study: Patients give telehealth rave reviews APTA A survey of post-telerehab session patients reveals high levels of satisfaction across age groups and conditions. READ MORE

Physical medicine and rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation for COVID-19 American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation This analysis extrapolates information from previous studies and experiences to bring physical medicine and rehabilitation perspective and intervention to the multidisciplinary treatment of COVID-19. The purpose of pulmonary rehabilitation in COVID-19 patients is to improve symptoms of dyspnea, relieve anxiety, reduce complications, minimize disability, preserve function, and improve quality of life. READ MORE

COVID-19 and compliance: Resources hiding in plain sight PPS Impact Compliance challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have likely sent therapy practices scrambling for information, only to find information — and misinformation — often a moving and changing target. READ MORE

Getting your foot in the door with a niche patient population with Dr. Jen Crane LeBauerConsulting If you’re feeling burned out and looking for a change, then this episode is calling you to take that step, claim your niche and make a difference in the world. Aaron’s guest, Dr. Jen Crane, is a dual credentialed physiotherapist for athletes and performing artists, who specializes in thinking outside the box to make sure you can overcome the hindrances in achieving your body requirements. She’s taken social media by storm by doing telehealth video training to open our eyes from the misconceptions and stereotypes we have on circus arts and encourage PTs to get creative in their assessments. READ MORE

The effect of physical therapy on time to discharge after lumbar interbody fusion Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery With a lesser degree of tissue destruction, patients undergoing minimally-invasive spine surgery are primed to benefit from early mobilization, which can further enhance recovery and hasten rehabilitation. We aimed to determine the role of physical therapy on earlier discharge after minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). READ MORE

Is professional liability insurance worth it? WebPT You’ve got health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance—and if those weren’t enough, if you’re a practice owner or an independent contractor, you probably have professional liability insurance, too. But what if you’re a PT or PTA on staff at a clinic, hospital, or rehab center? READ MORE

What is PT-PAC? 5 things you need to know APTA This year's PT and PTA student-led Flash Action Strategy, set for September 15-16, is focused on strengthening our voice on Capitol Hill through support of APTA's political action committee, PT-PAC. Participation in the flash action event is easy, and you'll be helping to build the future of the physical therapy profession. READ MORE

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