This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here November 4, 2021 .APTA-South Carolina News Call for Proposals — Deadline Extended! 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. 12, 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 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 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  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 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 Call for Volunteers: Medicaid Manual Reviews APTA-SC has been given the opportunity to provide input to DHHS on the current Medical Manuals (https://www.scdhhs.gov/provider-manual-list). If you have an interest in providing feedback, please contact info@aptasc.org by 11/30/2021. .HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS Impact of sustained weight loss on cardiometabolic outcomes The American Journal of Cardiology Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. We sought to determine the impact of obesity maintenance, weight regain, weight loss maintenance, and magnitudes of weight loss on future risk and time to developing these cardiometabolic conditions. READ MORE Global prevalence and burden of depressive and anxiety disorders in 204 countries and territories in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Lancet Before 2020, mental disorders were leading causes of the global health-related burden, with depressive and anxiety disorders being leading contributors to this burden. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment where many determinants of poor mental health are exacerbated. The need for up-to-date information on the mental health impacts of COVID-19 in a way that informs health system responses is imperative. READ MORE .INDUSTRY NEWS Help shape the future of PTA education APTA You can shape the future of PTA education. The APTA Academy of Education is conducting the PTA Education Summit to generate and prioritize consensus-driven recommendations that will advance PTA education to better meet the future demands of clinical practice. READ MORE Does physical therapy treat migraine? Health Line Migraine is a neurological condition marked by intense, often debilitating headaches. It can also be accompanied by symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and numbness or tingling. There are various treatments for migraine, and physical therapy may be helpful in treating migraine for some people. READ MORE New tool introduced for physical therapy The News Enterprise Hard work goes down easier when you can see the practical application of your efforts. That's why the acquisition of a car simulator for use by Baptist Health Hardin's physical therapy is such an exciting announcement. With this new therapy tool, patients who have hip or joint surgery can make specific progress and remain motivated for the hard work necessary to be discharged from care. READ MORE Unusual paths to the profession APTA Becoming a physical therapist can involve many twists and turns. The path to becoming a physical therapist isn't always simple or direct. Among the PTs profiled in this article, one designed and built furniture after seriously considering marine biology, another was a Broadway performer and a Rockette. Another explored music, teaching, and even criminal justice before embracing physical therapy. READ MORE Physical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600M Modern Healthcare Hinge Health, a telehealth startup focused on providing care for back and joint pain, raised $600 million in new financing, the company announced. The latest haul boosts its valuation to $6.2 billion, making it one of the most valuable digital health businesses. READ MORE Physical therapy associated with lower odds of long-term opioid use after total knee replacement News-Medical The world's most common form of arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, causes sufferers pain and hurts their quality of life. Total knee replacement is the only option for people with severe knee osteoarthritis, but even that invasive surgery still leaves up to a third of patients with chronic knee pain. Many people who undergo total knee replacement surgery go on to become chronic opioid users. READ MORE Physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: Can it help? Medical News Today Physical therapy can help improve several ankylosing spondylitis symptoms. Specifically, it can help reduce joint pain and stiffness and improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility. READ MORE 5 options for knee cartilage replacement and repair Health Line Knees contain two types of cartilage: articular and meniscus. Articular cartilage helps the knee move freely. Meniscus cartilage serves as a cushion or shock absorber between the bones. 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