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Enter to Win an iPad!
Posted by: Mitchell Lapides · 06|21|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe DavisPTnetwork 2010 Membership Campaign is currently under way. We're asking all of our members to get involved by encouraging your friends and colleagues to join the network. If you refer PT/PTA …
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Don't Miss Your Chance To Win A Trip for 2 to Hawaii!
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 06|17|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe Aloha Getaway Sweepstakes ends on June 25, 2010! You could win a 5 day/4 night vacation package to Hawaii just by making a donation to the Foundation for Physical Therapy!For every $10 donation you …
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WCPT will be at APTA's Annual Meeting in Boston 2010
Posted by: Tracy Bury · 06|11|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe World Confederation for Physical Therapy will have a booth in the Exhibition Hall, number 523. If you are attending come and drop by to find out more about your international confederation …
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Foundation Annual Gala Checklist
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 04|28|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareTop hat? Check. Feather boa? Check. Cell phone...? Believe it or not, you will want to have your cell phone handy to participate in one of the fun activities at the Foundation's annual gala, "Putting …
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Apply for our scholarships and research grants
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 04|21|2010 (0 comments) · DPT, Geriatric PT, Neurologic PT, PediatricsBeginning on Wednesday, April 21st, the Foundation for Physical Therapy will be accepting applications for the 2010 Florence P. Kendall Scholarships and 2011 Research Grants.You could win $5,000 toward …
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PT and PTA Students...Step Up to the Challenge!
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 04|14|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe Marquette Challenge is an annual student-run fundraiser that supports the Foundation for Physical Therapy and allows them to provide scholarships and grants to emerging physical therapist researchers! …
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXCITING EVENT!
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 03|30|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareWill YOU be at APTA's annual conference in Boston this year? Then join the Foundation for Physical Therapy for its annual gala, "Putting on the Ritz" on Thursday, June 17! For more details and …
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Yoga, Tai Chi & Feldenkrais for Spinal Conditions Course
Posted by: Bill Gallagher · 03|25|2010 (0 comments) · Career, Education, Geriatric PT, OrthopaedicsYoga Therapy for the Spine (and more!)Professional ProgramNeck, back and pelvic pain are common complaints that lead many people to try Yoga. Spinal and pelvic health is supported by three factors that …
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Win a trip for 2 to Hawaii!
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 03|18|2010 (1 comment) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareYou could win a 5 day/4 night trip for 2 to Hawaii! For every $10 donation to the Foundation for Physical Therapy, you'll receive one entry in the Aloha Getaway Sweepstakes. For $40, you can get 5 entries! …
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Paratonia?
Posted by: Laura Minnick · 03|04|2010 (2 comments) · Geriatric PT, Neurologic PT, Patient ManagementDoes anyone have any experience with treatment of paratonia? The patient is a 42 year old woman who suffered brain injury due to hypoxia following MI. Any passive motion (to reposition or move …
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Total Gym - Gravity
Posted by: Dean Orvis · 03|01|2010 (0 comments) · Geriatric PT, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Private Practice, ReimbursementAt my clinic we are considering Total Gym - Gravity, for rehab and some cash based uses. Would anyone care to comment on their successes or failures using this system?Thanks,Dean Orvis, PT, DPT, OCS, MTCGreat …
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Calling all PTs and PTAs in New York
Posted by: Margaret Biblis · 02|10|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareI'm pleased to tell you that DavisPTnetwork is now an approved continuing-education provider in New York. Now you can take our courses with the assurance that they'll help you meet your CE requirements. …
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CSM Events Benefit the Foundation
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 02|03|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareIf you're attending CSM 2010 in San Diego, don't forget to purchase your tickets to these events:Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) Beach Party Redux on Thursday, February 18, 8 pm-12 am at the Hilton …
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WCPT will be APTA's Combined Sections Meeting Feb 2010 in San Diego
Posted by: Tracy Bury · 01|26|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe World Confederation for Physical Therapy will have a booth in the Exhibition Hall, number 1545. If you are attending come and drop by to find out more about your international confederation and about …
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Now Accepting Applications--$300,000 Grant Opportunity
Posted by: Foundation for Physical Therapy · 01|19|2010 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Technology, Wound CareThe Foundation for Physical Therapy, an independent nonprofit organization with the purpose of funding physical therapy research, is now accepting applications for a new grant: the Clagett Family Research …
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CE Deadlines are here
Posted by: Mitchell Lapides · 10|14|2009 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Education, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Patient Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Technology, Wound CareWe at DavisPTnetwork are hoping that everyone is having a great fall. It's hard to believe that October is already half over!Please note that according to our state records, the following states …
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SST: Spring Scale Balance Test (perturbation method)
Posted by: louisdepasquale · 09|17|2009 (0 comments) · Geriatric PTThe SST protocol quantifies saggital plane induced stepping limits in response to repeated incremental (1lb), predictable perturbations in standing (RIPPS), expressed as a percent of total body weight …
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Quad Strengthening is key following TKR - podcast
Posted by: Stacie Larkin · 04|07|2009 (1 comment) · Geriatric PT, Orthopaedics, Research IssuesJust sharing a short video clip and audio podcast on some research happenings at the University of Delaware. Enjoy!
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How do you find quality continuing education opportunities?
Posted by: Justin Staker · 02|13|2009 (5 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, Education, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Wound CareHow do you find a quality continuing education course? Co-workers? Advertisements? As continuing education funding dwindles and schedules are tight, finding quality experiences has become quite importantThis site …
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Modalities update
Posted by: Sue Michlovitz, PT, PhD, PT · 02|02|2009 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Wound CareWe will be doing an update on "Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention"How would you envision content for the student of the future to prepare for 2020?
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CSM in Vegas
Posted by: Margaret Biblis · 01|02|2009 (1 comment) · Cardiopulm, Career, Education, Events, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Newsletter, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Wound CareBefore you know it, it'll be time to pack for a trip to Vegas for this year's CSM conference. It's an important meeting for the F. A. Davis Company as we will debut the exciting new web community …
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Overall view of the FA Davis Site
Posted by: Allen Eshmoili, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS · 11|14|2008 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Wound CareBeing that this is the last blog during the beta period I just want to weigh in on my thoughts on this site.The site, in general is very user friendly and intuitive. The CE Offerings are limited, …
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Continuing Education Resources
Posted by: Allen Eshmoili, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS · 11|07|2008 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, Education, Events, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Wound CareI was wondering what resources you use when you look for continuing education courses (APTA's website, Advance Magazine, etc..)? Also, do you prefer live courses, audio, or home study?I personally …
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DNA testing & Physical Therapy interventions
Posted by: Margaret Biblis · 11|03|2008 (0 comments) · Career, DPT, Geriatric PT, Global HealthI saw a piece in a recent issue of TIME magazine about a new commercial kit to test one's DNA for an analysis of one's propensity for various diseases. I"m intrigued and yet terrified by the possibilities...But …
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Halloween Costumes
Posted by: Allen Eshmoili, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS · 10|31|2008 (0 comments) · Cardiopulm, Career, DPT, Education, Ethics, Events, Geriatric PT, Global Health, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Wound CareJust wondering if anyone dressed up for halloween today and if so, what were you dressed as and what was the reaction from your patients?
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a great concept
Posted by: veronica southard · 10|26|2008 (1 comment) · Geriatric PTI think that this is a great idea. It seems that there are any number of things we can talk about. I am just a little overwhelmed with the possibilities. I am a GCS with a special interest in balance and …
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Feedback welcome on ICF chapter
Posted by: Theresa Bernsen · 10|16|2008 (3 comments) · Cardiopulm, Education, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Wound CareHello All,Edition 4 of Ginge Kettenbach's book on note writing, Writing Patient/Client Notes: Ensuring Accuracy in Documentation is due to come out within a few months. At Ginge's request, …
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Great idea!
Posted by: Theresa Bernsen · 10|16|2008 (4 comments) · Cardiopulm, Education, Geriatric PT, Hand Therapy, Management, Modalities, Neurologic PT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Private Practice, Reimbursement, Research Issues, Wound CareThe network is a wonderful service....I especially like the con. ed. offered at a reasonable price!Congratulations on launching the website!Theresa
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