October National Physical Therapy Month
Message from APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD
Since its inception in 1992, National Physical Therapy Month has provided an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the transformative power of physical therapy. But this year’s event carries a special importance. Read more.
National Physical Therapy Month 2016
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) 2016 highlights on APTA’s national public awareness … Read full post
Statement by APTA President on 2016 Status of Payment Reform
With the release in July of the proposed 2017 physician fee schedule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and APTA’s comments in response in early September, we have a more defined outline of some key steps in the shift within health care toward value-based payment for services and away from the traditional fee-for-service model.
Two areas … Read full post
Regional Conference Nov.5-6 Advance registration closes on Oct. 22
Attend the 2016 Regional Annual Conference & Student Conclave with more than 500 fellow Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Students from DC, Delaware and Maryland. Gather in Maryland to exchange best practices and establish new strategies that will help elevate the profession.
College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
3501 University Blvd
East Hyattsville, MD 80783
DPTA – PT Day of Service Event
In honor of PT Month and PT Day of Service DPTA is now organizing a team for the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Dravo Plaza Riverfront in Wilmington on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The opening ceremony is at 9:00 am and the walk begins at 9:30 am.
If you are interested in walking with the DPTA Team, click … Read full post
Continuing Education Opportunity: The Mechanics of Swimming
The Mechanics of Swimming is a 2.5 online course is now on EDUCATA.com. The presenters of this course are George Edelman, PT, MPT, OCS, MTC, Bruce Gemmell and Marilyn M. Pink, PT, MBA, PhD. https://www.educata.com/courseprofile.aspx?g=57
DPTA Past President George Edelman and his wife Julie Gorman treat Olympic swimmers
DPTA Past President George Edelman and his wife Julie Gorman of Edelman Spine & Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Dover, DE treat Olympic swimmers, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Ryan Lochte for the Olympic games in Rio.
Check out some of the news coverage.
http://delawarestatenews.net/sports/dover-couple-thrilled-part-olympic-experience/
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/delaware-physical-therapist-trained-phelps-ledecky?chrcontext=WCAU
… Read full postCall for Award Nominations! Deadline October 15
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The recipient of this award will be acknowledged for their continued service toward the Association and/or the physical therapy profession. The recipient will be a member of the Association, will have demonstrated significant contributions over time that collectively have supported the Association. The contributions may or may not have been in the past year. Typically these people … Read full post