Pitt PT Post-Professional Education Dept. Here you can stay up-to-date and learn more about post-professional education opportunities.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Physical therapists play a key role in falls risk reduction and prevention. What we do works. Join us in recognizing Sept. 23-27 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. #ChoosePT #PTmonth. apta.org/patient-care/public…
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Get insights on what it's like to work in geriatric physical therapy and tips for moving into the practice setting! 💡 This episode features @APTA_Geriatrics President Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, FAPTA — and her valuable insights from working in the field: apta.org/apta-magazine/2024/…
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More frequent therapy (≥4x/wk) linked to older age and higher function
Less frequent therapy (≤3x/wk) associated with technology dependence
Recommended interventions: therapeutic exercise, functional and motor function training Consider age, function, and technology reliance.
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Access expanded knowledge! 🔍 In 2023, APTA Article Search incorporated over 2 million new EBSCO and ProQuest literature database articles, aiding members in clinical practice and management: apta.org/patient-care/eviden…
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Explore findings in a #ValueOfPT study that illustrate the cost-effectiveness of physical therapy for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, along with seven other conditions: valueofpt.com/conditions/car…
ALT Choosing physical therapy over surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome results in an average net benefit of $39,533. Based on "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the U.S." — a report by APTA. APTA
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Learn more as APTA staff experts discuss findings from two key APTA reports, and share updates on a variety of useful resources for members — listen to the full episode from APTA Podcasts: loom.ly/Cpdwa3E
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Complete APTA's telehealth certificate series to ensure that you're providing excellent care via telehealth — learn more about this series in the APTA Learning Center: loom.ly/6IBDrA8
#TelehealthIsHealth #TelehealthAwarenessWeek
ALT APTA Learning Center: APTA Telehealth Certificate Series 1. Introduction (pre-requisite for all remaining courses) 2. Ethical 3. Regulation 4. Administrative 5. Technical 6. Clinical
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Happy #WorldPTDay to our global Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues! @WorldPhysio1951
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manual therapy, with large effect sizes, and may be an option for patients with chronic low back pain after spinal surgery." Read the article here academic.oup.com/ptj/advance…
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This interesting read Thursday features an article comparing the effects of core exercise & manual therapy versus cognitive functional training (CFT) in patients with chronic low back pain after spinal surgery. The conclusion? "CFT was more effective than core exercises and
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Huge thanks to all our members who came out to support and advocate for the physical therapy profession yesterday at APTA's Capitol Hill Day! #PTAdvocacy #ChoosePT
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Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Oncology, Women's Health, Wound Management
Early deadline: 7/1
Final deadline: 9/30
Fees go up 7/2
Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports
Early deadline: 7/31
Final deadline: 9/30
Fees go up 8/1
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The APTA Specialist Certification application window is now open! Get started today by reviewing the Candidate Examination Guide and specialty requirements/standards buff.ly/3IW2KuO.
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It's #MensHealthMonth. Most PTs have the ability and background to treat pelvic floor dysfunction, educate men, and destigmatize this treatable condition. Read more from APTA Magazine. buff.ly/3MSUdKh
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#PTAdvocacy at work! It's good news! @CMSGov has reversed its course on hospital outpatient PT. Hospitals can now bill Medicare for telehealth until the end of 2023. Stay tuned for further guidance for other settings. See Q.21 in CMS’s FAQ: cms.gov/files/document/frequ…
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Call for Feedback!
@NASEM_Health Committee on Examining the Working Definition for Long COVID invites you to participate in a questionnaire about how to best define #LongCOVID: buff.ly/3pEw8i4
...about 10-15 minutes to complete.
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FREE webinar: Stepping Stones Toward a Successful #Research Career. Seasoned panelists discuss funding opportunities, how to apply & lessons learned through the application process. Relevant for mentors & mentees alike. Register: ow.ly/ur2m50LYERq
ALT Image features the names and faces of the webinar speakers plus event date and time: December 15, 2022 2:30-3:00PM ET
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Our @PittPT program wants to educate aspiring physical therapists, no matter where they are. Students anywhere in the U.S. can take part in the #1 Physical Therapy program without having to relocate with our DPT hybrid option. Learn more: shrs.pitt.edu/news/bringing-…
