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What You Need to Know about Menopause and Perimenopause
What You Need to Know about Menopause and Perimenopause

If women are lucky enough, they will usually spend 30-50% of their life in a perimenopausal/ menopausal state. So why don’t we spend 30-50% of our time learning or talking or learning about it?! Continue Reading

Date posted10/22/2020


Hot Topics in Federal and State Policy and Reimbursement
Hot Topics in Federal and State Policy and Reimbursement

APTA is pleased to offer an educational opportunity for physical therapist students, physical therapist assistant students, clinical educators, and clinical instructors. Every fall and spring semester, APTA staff will be pre-recording a “hot topics” webinar on federal and state policy and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2020


Resources To Help You Comply With Information Blocking Rules
Resources To Help You Comply With Information Blocking Rules

Physical therapists share data with patients, other health care providers, and health plans. That’s why it’s critical that you understand information blocking rules established by the HHS Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, or ONC. Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2020


Student Spotlight - Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Student Spotlight - Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. APTA sections are your link to the resources that you need to stay current in expertise areas and the best way to connect with others who share your interests... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2020


The Movement System and Women's and Pelvic Health
The Movement System and Women's and Pelvic Health

Want to know more about the movement system and how to apply these concepts to women’s and pelvic health? Join us as Dr. Spitznagle and Dr. Wente discuss the movement system, it’s relationship to women’s and pelvic health, and their new online course available now, “Movement System Foundations.. Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2020


Take Action Today and Send Your Comments to CMS
Take Action Today and Send Your Comments to CMS

You flooded Capitol Hill with over 54,000 letters. Now it’s time to raise our voices with Medicare. Today, APTA is rallying again to call on all PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students, colleagues, friends, and family to contact Medicare (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to fight the Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2020


APTA Pelvic Health Members: Call Congress Today Regarding 9% Cut
APTA Pelvic Health Members: Call Congress Today Regarding 9% Cut

Though over 52,000 letters have been sent to Capitol Hill against proposed cuts to physical therapy services, time is of the essence to call on Congress to stop the cuts. We need you to call your members of Congress today. Continue Reading

Date posted09/22/2020


Move Forward Radio: An 'Accidental' Passion for Treating Pelvic Floor Disorders
Move Forward Radio: An 'Accidental' Passion for Treating Pelvic Floor Disorders

This PT uses humor, her understanding of pain, and personal experience to treat PFD. Amanda Olson, PD, DPT, sustained a significant injury while on a camping trip in 2008 that left her unable to simply sit down for months. Continue Reading

Date posted09/22/2020


Altmetrics and Extending the Reach of Scholarly Content | JWHPT Social Media Engagement, Part 2
Altmetrics and Extending the Reach of Scholarly Content | JWHPT Social Media Engagement, Part 2

By nature, social media provides a platform for easily consumable and accessible information. Consider looking back to Part One of the JWHPT Social Media Engagement Series in which we discuss The Value of Social Media for Professional Engagement. Continue Reading

Date posted09/10/2020


Join us TODAY for the #FightTheCut Virtual Rally
Join us TODAY for the #FightTheCut Virtual Rally

TODAY is the APTA #FightTheCut Virtual Rally, APTA Advocacy will have activities all day to spread the word, encourage engagement, and make some noise. Below are a few ways you can get involved and encourage your colleagues, patients, friends, family, etc. to do the same: Continue Reading

Date posted09/10/2020


Effect of Exercises & Diet Intervention in on Postpartum Weight Retention and Obesity Markers
Effect of Exercises & Diet Intervention in on Postpartum Weight Retention and Obesity Markers

Effect of Exercises and Diet Intervention in Pregnancy on Postpartum Weight Retention and Obesity Markers: Findings in Indian Women. Why do the majority of Indian women find it hard to achieve pre pregnancy waist circumference after delivery? What steps can be taken to help mitigate weight retention Continue Reading

Date posted09/10/2020


Are Collegiate Dancers at a Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury Compared to Other Female Athletes?
Are Collegiate Dancers at a Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury Compared to Other Female Athletes?

Are collegiate dancers at a higher risk of musculoskeletal injury compared to other female athletes? In this issue’s FREE access research report, authors examined the associations between prior injury/stress fracture occurrence, disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and urogenital distress in co Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2020