American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
This year, APTA’s annual Federal Advocacy Forum is replaced by PT Day on Capitol Hill, June 3-4, 2015.
Want to rally on Capitol Hill, meet with your elected representatives in Congress, and get the training necessary to be an effective advocate? You must register by May 14, 2015, to participate!
Even if you’ve never been an advocate, you can make … Read full post
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, ET
Location: Online
Price: Free to Job Seekers | Employers/Recruiters Can Purchase Booth Space
Description: Jump start your job search by attending APTA’s FREE Virtual Career Fair. This live, online event is a great way for you to engage directly with employers, from your home, office or anywhere
(Source: PT in Motion News)
Authors of a new systematic review of neck pain interventions say that while it’s clear more research is needed, there is already moderate-to-strong evidence that both dry needling (DN) and ischemic compression (IC) can lessen pain intensity and increase range of motion, at least in the short-term. Evidence on the treatments’ effects in other … Read full post
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,
Deadline for donations of NEW athletic shoes/socks and monetary gifts is May 15, 2015. No donation is too small.
Shoes4Kids is Simple. Since 2006, Shoes4Kids has provided over 8,500 pairs of NEW athletic shoes and socks to under-served and underprivileged children. This year will be Shoes4Kids BIGGEST one day event ever! We are anticipating touching over 1,000 soles in … Read full post
Join us April 29, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm for Your LGBTQ patient: Providing Culturally Competent Care. Karla Bell (UD) and Tim Rodden (Christiana Care) will be discussing how to apply the constructs of cultural competence to your LGBTQ clients.
Being aware that health disparities (difference in rate, illness, or condition specific to a population) exist is the first step … Read full post
(Source: APTA.org)
APTA members can now receive any of 4 monthly electronic newsletters dedicated to 4 specific topics:
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