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.APTA-South Carolina News
APTA South Carolina Call for Nominations
Now is the time for YOU to step up and be a part of something that matters to your profession
2021-23 Board Positions
We are currently seeking nominations for the President elect (1 year term), 1 Secretary (2 year term)
1 Secretary (2 year term), 1 Treasurer (2 year term) 2 Directors (2 year term), Chief Delegate (2 year term) 2 Delegates (2 year term), PTA Caucus Rep. (2 year term), 1 Nominating Committee Member (2 year term.
Position Descriptions can be found here: APTA South Carolina elected Positions Job Description.docx
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chairperson: Deadline to Submit Your Name Is Dec. 31
Position Description: The Committee Chairperson(s) is (are) responsible for leading the Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion committee of APTA South Carolina. The Committee Chairperson(s) is (are) responsible for
meaningful and timely communication with the members of the Committee, in addition to, open
communication with the APTA South Carolina Board of Directors. The Committee Chairperson(s) should
be prepared to engage in meaningful conversations, community building, and an action-oriented
approach to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within APTA South Carolina, as well as the
profession. The Committee Chairperson(s) will be responsible for recruiting committee members,
appropriately developing the committee and succession planning with the assistance of the APTA South
Carolina Board of Directors. Special Note: In the early phase of committee establishment, the
Committee Chairperson(s) will work with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the APTA
South Carolina Board of Directors to develop the committee structure, objectives, goals, etc, in
alignment with the current APTA South Carolina Policies and Procedures
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.HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS
Top 10 dietary strategies for atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk reduction
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology via Science Direct
Poor dietary quality has surpassed all other mortality risk factors, accounting for 11 million deaths and half of CVD deaths globally. Implementation of current nutrition recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the National Lipid Association (NLA) can markedly benefit the primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
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Health literacy supports active aging
Preventive Medicine via Science Direct
From the individual viewpoint, active aging refers to the ability of older persons, depending on their goals, functional capacity and opportunities, to engage in desired activities. This study investigated the role of health literacy in active aging among persons differing in their number of chronic conditions.
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What to know about pain in the front of the knee
Medical News Today
Pain in the top, or front, of the knee — also known as anterior knee pain — has several possible causes. The exact location of the pain may be an indicator of the underlying issue.
Some causes, such as a minor injury or bruising, may heal without intervention. However, other underlying issues may require treatment. If a person is concerned about pain in their knee, they should consider contacting a doctor.
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The Coronavirus Vaccine: 5 things to know
APTA
As news of possible effective vaccines against the novel coronavirus continues to grow, so do questions about how a mass vaccination program will work: who will get the vaccines, in what order, and when.
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How to avoid a stitch when running
Healthline
If you’ve ever been sidelined by a side stitch, you’re in good company.
Research suggests that approximately 70 percent of runners experience this phenomenon in a year. Also known as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), a stitch is localized pain felt on one side of your abdomen.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Bill to offset 9% cut introduced in Senate
APTA
The effort to #FightTheCut just took another step forward: On Dec. 10 a bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate to offset the looming cuts in Medicare by providing additional payment to the 37 professions on the CMS chopping block. The bill, S. 5007, is the companion to proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that takes the same approach to the problem.
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Helping patients and training students - safely
University of Delaware
Christian Figueroa was riding his bike in the dark when a quick glance over his shoulder caused him to hit the median and tumble onto the ground. He was left with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and other injuries to his left knee.
When his doctor recommended physical therapy prior to his surgery in December, he headed to the Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic, where he works on exercises twice a week to help strengthen his leg.
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Physical therapy in workers comp may increase due to COVID-19
Business Insurance
Increases in pre- and post-surgery physical therapy in workers compensation and longer therapy durations may be a trend in 2021 as a result of surgical procedures postponed due to the pandemic, according to a report released Tuesday by workers comp managed care organization MedRisk LLC.
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