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PT in Motion
Did you miss the sold-out APTA webinar on ICD-10 implementation? It's now available to APTA members as a free recording.
"ICD-10: Final Steps for Successful Implementation," is a 90-minute presentation that provides a brief history of ICD-10, an overview of how it's different from ICD-9, and strategies for using the system set to begin on October 1. The webinar includes case studies and audience participation. APTA staff members Gayle Lee, JD, and Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, Med, NCS, lead the session, which was presented on July 9 to a full virtual house.
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SCAPTA
Date: Thursday, Aug. 6
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Revelry Brewing Company. 10 Conroy St. Charleston, SC
Presented By: MUSC Class of 2017 and SCAPTA, in association with PT Pub Night
RSVP: by August 1 to Kenneth felderko@musc.edu
SCAPTA
The South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA) has been made aware of a number of complaints that have been filed with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation against physical therapists related to the performance of dry needling. While dry needling is within the professional and legal scope of physical therapist practice in South Carolina, there is significant concern by SCAPTA about these complaints. Complaints have been filed against both members and non-members across the state. If you or someone you know have received a complaint regarding the practice of dry needling, we need to hear from you as soon as possible.
Please contact the SCAPTA Executive Director's office at (703) 706-3136 or southcarolina@apta.org. We need to hear from all clinicians across the state that have been contacted whether or not they are a member of the association. As your professional association SCAPTA continues to be an advocate for all PT's and PTA's in the state of South Carolina and we will be working quickly to develop resources and coordinate a response for individuals involved in this issue. For any further questions or concerns please communicate with SCAPTA leadership by contacting the SCAPTA Executive Director's office at southcarolina@apta.org (703) 706-3136.
Thank you for your dedication to the PT profession, and for your membership in SCAPTA.
SCAPTA
 Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference (SoPAC) will be held Nov. 6–8, 2015, at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Four pre-conference courses will be held November 4-5. The 2015 SoPAC theme is: "Convergence of Knowledge and Research into Practice." SoPAC includes 18 hours of all-pediatric programming with concurrent sessions from all pediatric practice areas. The SoPAC Schedule-At-A-Glance and registration information can be accessed at www.sopac.us.
SCAPTA
Held by the South Carolina chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA) to celebrate October National Physical Therapy Month and benefitting SCAPTA and partial proceeds towards Charleston's Achieving Wheelchair Equality (AWE).
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015
9:00 a.m.
James Island County Park in Charleston, S.C.
Achieving Wheelchair Equality is a Charleston, S.C., organization that serves the wheelchair using community and mobility impaired population in order to become involved, productive members. They educate and increase awareness to others about accessible resources in our environment for those with mobility impairments whether it be with daily activities with peer support and direct services including building ramps or in participation in recreational activities such as the Lowcountry Wheelchair Sports including and not limited to basketball, tennis, racing with hand cycling, swimming, triathletes, and more!
Watch this page for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities and registration.
WebPT
In healthcare sectors across the globe, ICD-10 is hardly a new concept. But in the U.S., we've been hesitant to adopt the updated system since its inception more than 30 years ago. In just a few short months, though, that's all going to change. If you've been watching the news, reading the WebPT Blog, or talking with your colleagues, you've probably gotten the sense that the ICD-10 delay, debates, and — for some — dread are about to come to an end (for real this time). That's for a good reason. Whether you feel the winds of change or not, the fact is, the transition to ICD-10 is happening Oct. 1, 2015. And as with any change, questions are bound to arise. With that in mind, here are some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Physical Therapy Products
Older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level, according to a recent study.
The study was conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center and further suggests that the intensity of the exercise appeared to matter more than the duration.
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Broken Arrow Ledger
Suzanne Howard, director of the physical therapy department at a new orthopedic recovery center at Forest Hills, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, met the public recently with a fascinating piece of new equipment. During an open house at the facility, she explained how the anti-gravity treadmill works.
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Injury Lawyer News
Treatment for an injury involving the brachial plexus may vary, based on the severity and type of trauma. Physical therapy is the primary course of treatment for most newborns, before surgical treatment is considered. A physician or physical therapist will teach parents how to perform the exercises with their children to keep the joints flexible and build strength in the arm. Exercises might include various types of massage, positioning and exercise at home.
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Loyola University Health System via Medical Xpress
A highly specialized procedure that lengthens bones can prevent the need for amputations in selected patients who have suffered severe fractures.
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Today in PT
Patients seeking relief from lumbar spinal stenosis — a common chronic back problem — felt the same improvement at the two-year mark whether they had physical therapy or surgery, a recent study found. The study's finding that PT is just as effective as surgery in terms of functional improvement and relief should help patients consider their treatment options, physical therapists said.
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WebPT
We're all taught at a young age that it's better to give than to receive. This saying helps children develop perspective, and even as adults, few people would argue against the moral truth of this simple axiom. In fact, I'm betting this statement really speaks to the empathetic nature of rehab therapists. Unfortunately, though, when you're running a business (for the purposes of this blog, I'm referring to a private practice outpatient therapy clinic), you really need to receive as much as you give, because contrary to Anne Frank's beautiful and moving words, you can go poor by giving. That's why doing pro bono work is like walking a tightrope: precarious. Still, there are circumstances in which giving is certainly rewarding — and you can genuinely afford it. So, how do you walk the rope — and is it even worth it?
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By Betty Boyd
Millennials are our future in the workplace. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, millennials are the fastest-growing generation the workplace today. This group of adults ranging in ages from 18 to 35 in 2015 has surpassed Generation X in the workforce. Millennials are the most diverse generation, as well as optimistic and achievement-oriented, and the most educated generation in U.S. history. How can an organization use this to its advantage?
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