This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 14, 2021 .APTA-South Carolina News APTA South Carolina has a new website — check it out at www.aptasc.org Your APTA SC Public Relations committee is excited to present our newly streamlined and updated website, which is now live. We have been working to develop a professional website experience based on user data and trends over the last 18 months. The website will be at the same official address (www.aptasc.org). Please read these instructions if you need assistance in clearing your cache: https://multibriefs.com/briefs/scapta/clearingcache.pdf Trigger Point Dry Needling—Nov. 12-14th, 2021 Friday November 12th 2pm-6pm Saturday November 13th 8am-5pm Sunday November 14th 8am-12pm Instructors: Gretchen Seif PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Jason St Clair PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Limited Seating! Click here to register! Registration closes Oct. 21, 2021. READ MORE Call for Proposals — Deadline November 1st! Don't Miss Out! 2022 APTA South Carolina Annual Conference "Helping You Thrive" March 25-26, 2022 Location Medical University of South Carolina — Division of Physical Therapy Charleston, SC DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Nov. 1, 2021 The American Physical Therapy Association, South Carolina Chapter, is accepting proposals for its 2022 Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. APTA S.C. is the only professional organization representing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in South Carolina. The purpose of APTA S.C.'s Annual Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research and education. We will accept proposals through COB Nov. 1, 2021. Speaking at the APTA S.C. Annual Conference is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm. The 2022 Annual Conference is tentatively scheduled to be held in the Division of Physical Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina. Access to laboratory space and most equipment has been made available for the educational sessions. You are asked to seriously consider using this space and technology when developing your session. Sessions engaging students, laboratory workshops, and hands-on sessions will be given top consideration. Programming sessions are either 1 or 2 hours in length, with possible breaks. APTA S.C. encourages speaker participation and offers incentives such as discounted registration and honoraria for selected sessions. For selected sessions, we will offer flat honorarium that can be divided among the speakers of that session in whatever manner those speakers decide. PTs, PTAs and all others with expertise in the topic of their presentation are welcome to submit a proposal for this conference. SUBMIT  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 APTA South Carolina has an opportunity for you! If you are interested in Bylaws, we will have the Chairman Position open in the coming months See Description Here: https://multibriefs.com/briefs/scapta/bylawsjobdescription.pdf Upstate District Virtual Meeting — HINTS Exam: Differentiating peripheral and central vertigo., presented By Kim Pendergraph When: November 9, 2021, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:00PM Members need to register and are complimentary Non-members need to register and fee is $10.00 Registration closes November 4, 2021 Registration Link: https://SCAPTA2020AnnualConf.regfox.com/upstate-meeting-hints-exam The Marquette Challenge, a fundraiser to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Brooke McDonald, SPT writes: For many physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students, back to school means launching the next Marquette Challenge to give forward to their profession and help fund physical therapy research. READ MORE .HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS Effects of lifestyle modification on patients with resistant hypertension: Results of the TRIUMPH randomized clinical trial Circulation Although lifestyle modifications generally are effective in lowering blood pressure (BP) among patients with unmedicated hypertension and in those treated with 1 or 2 antihypertensive agents, the value of exercise and diet for lowering BP in patients with resistant hypertension is unknown. READ MORE Cross-sectional associations of schoolchildren's fruit and vegetable consumption, and meal choices, with their mental well-being: A cross-sectional study BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Poor mental well-being is a major issue for young people and is likely to have long-term negative consequences. The contribution of nutrition is underexplored. The study, therefore, investigated the association between dietary choices and mental well-being among schoolchildren. APPLY HERE .INDUSTRY NEWS Physical activity works: PTJ studies make the case APTA One of the main themes of National Physical Therapy Month this year is centered on physical activity and the ways increasing movement, even moderately, can help people live longer, healthier lives. READ MORE The road to recovery: How can physical therapy help COVID survivors? Central Jersey For patients that have experienced moderate or severe COVID infections, the symptoms of the disease can be persistent and negatively impact balance, endurance, cardiovascular health, strength, cognition, overall function and quality of life long after the acute phase of the disease. READ MORE The growth of physical therapy The Loop Physical therapy is a highly scientific and broad-ranging field that helps people manage pain, recover from injuries, reduce the risk of future injury and chronic disease, and improve overall life quality. READ MORE The best physical therapy equipment to use at home KDVR-TV Depending on your physical therapy program, your doctor or physical therapist may encourage at-home exercises. If you’d like to practice similar exercises to the ones you perform in a clinical setting, consider buying physical therapy equipment to use at home. READ MORE Physical therapists see long-haul symptoms in recovered COVID-19 patients KWTV-DT Physical therapists are seeing more recovered COVID patients needing help dealing with the long-term effects of the virus. READ MORE Nurturing innovation in care for seniors Cal Matters In a one-room office 50 years ago, a revolution started in San Francisco. Dr. William L. Gee and social worker Marie-Louise Ansak sought to keep seniors with chronic illnesses and disabilities out of nursing homes by serving them in their homes and communities. READ MORE Imaging information from the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy APTA The APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy has been a strong supporter of the PT's role in imaging, and is committed to providing resources to keep members up to speed on where things stand, and where they're headed. READ MORE 4 technologies bringing advancement in physiotherapy Medical Tech Outlook Technological advancements are bringing change in the medical science sector, and physiotherapy benefits significantly from these advancement. 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