American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
// by Stacie Larkin
When it comes to treating people with cancer, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The type and severity of cancer a person has will dictate the method and intensity of their treatment.
But early research suggests that anyone with cancer will likely benefit from prehabilitation—a period of intervention between a cancer diagnosis and the traditional treatment.
On April 29th’s Move Forward … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
(Source: Foundation for Physical Therapy)
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees recently awarded $135,000 in Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and Research Grants to 5 physical therapists. The Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to outstanding physical therapists as they begin their first year of graduate studies toward a post professional doctoral degree. These scholarships … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the Delaware Chapter, APTA? Are you an energetic, proactive leader with a passion to mentor, educate, promote research, and respond to the ever changing needs and interests of our membership and the profession of physical therapy?
The Delaware Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association is currently seeking to fill the role … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
It’s time to elect your next leaders!
The DPTA elections have opened, and as a Delaware Chapter member your vote is requested. You should have received your ballots via email. If you did not receive the election survey, please contact us at .
Candidate bios and statements are included in the election survey. There may be positions that have … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
We hope you have been enjoying this warm weather, and that you have many exciting adventures planned this summer!
There are several DPTA sponsored meetings and events coming up that we would like to remind you of. Participation in chapter activities your chance to mingle with your colleagues, and to learn about updates related to practice and patient care, payment … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
As a reminder, there are several continuing education opportunities right at your finger tips! We have teamed up with EDUCATA to give you access to several online courses, including 2 ethics courses which are approved for CE credits in Delaware. Please click here for a complete course listing.
If you have questions about any of the courses, please contact … Read full post
// by Stacie Larkin
APTA’s national awards program has announced the full list of recipients (.pdf) of recognition for their outstanding contributions to the physical therapy profession.
The honorees include newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows as well as recipients of the Lucy Blair Service Award. APTA also announced award recipients for excellence in education, practice, service, publications,
// by Stacie Larkin
Application Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2015
The 2015 House of Delegates (House) will take place June 1-3 in National Harbor, Maryland, immediately preceding NEXT, APTA’s annual June conference.
APTA is seeking student volunteers to serve as student House ushers at the 2015 House. Use APTA’s easy online form to apply to be a student House usher. To learn about