APTA DE members use promo code DPTA20 (If you are not an active member of the APTA Delaware, please do not use this code) Pediatric physical therapists frequently encounter children who are difficult to serve due to their “challenging” behaviors. Challenging behaviors can be frustrating as therapists generally report a lack of preparation for managing these …

APTA DE members use promo code DPTA15 (If you are not an active member of the APTA Delaware, please do not use this code) The thoracic spine is an important link between the lower and upper body. This course will educate the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant on thoracic spine mechanics as they relate …

This presentation will provide an introduction to the biology of coronaviruses, emphasizing SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This will include the transmission and effects of infection and the disproportionate prevalence of disease in people of color. The presentation will also focus on COVID-19, the immune response, and will investigate increased mortality in communities of …

Presentation Handout Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Medical management of COVID-19 and its implications for physical therapy management will be discussed. Following, physical therapy examination and treatment techniques for the cardiovascular and pulmonary system, including how to screen for …