American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
Over the past 15 years, increasing numbers of Americans have been prescribed opioids for pain management. Sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999. So have deaths related to prescription opioids. So have heroin-related deaths.
APTA’s #ChoosePT campaign raises awareness about the dangers of prescription opioids and encourages consumers and prescribers to choose safer alternatives like physical therapy, consistent with … Read full post
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
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
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
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
