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Nationally Ranked | Best Value | Texas Woman's University School of Physical Therapy | Developing PT clinicians & leaders | https://xitter.cf/t.co/EfGyKHSJaH…

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🍁🍂 Feeling thankful today and always. We hope you have a restful break, Pioneers!
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Are you a #TXWomans graduate thinking about TWU for a master's or doctoral degree? Check out the Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship. You may qualify for $1,000 towards continuing your education! Learn more: bit.ly/TWUAlumniScholarship #Alumni #Scholarship #GradSchool
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What I wish I knew when I entered TWU #TipfulTuesdays #HealthyTWU #Pioneers #PioneerStrong Comment down below on what ways you care for yourself!
Pisila's Tipful Tuesday. You are priority. Make time to care for yourself during school and personal matters.

ALT Pisila's Tipful Tuesday. You are priority. Make time to care for yourself during school and personal matters.

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People at risk for diabetes can cut their risk for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes of moderately paced walking. choosept.com/did-you-know/ex…

Did You Know? | Extra Steps Can Help Those At Risk for Diabetes Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke

People at risk for diabetes can cut their chances for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes daily of moderately paced walking.

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Physical therapists help people with pelvic pain restore strength, flexibility, and function to the muscles and joints in the pelvic region. They help people get back to their everyday activities. choosept.com/symptomsconditi…
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In addition to injury, a fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including loss of independence and decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek choosept.com/falls
Health Center | Falls Prevention

Health Center | Falls Prevention

Each year more than one out of four Americans, ages 65 and above, experience a fall. Physical activity reduces the risks of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. 

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Balance training is an important and effective part of falls prevention. Performing safe home exercises can help strengthen your lower body to promote balance and reduce your overall fall risk, among other health benefits. choosept.com/resources/detai…
Health Tips | 6 Exercises to Promote Balance That You Can Do at Home

Health Tips | 6 Exercises to Promote Balance That You Can Do at Home

Balance training is an important and effective part of falls prevention. Performing safe home exercises can help strengthen your lower body to promote balance and reduce your overall fall risk, among...

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The goal of physical therapy is to improve your strength, stamina, and quality of life through prescribed movement. bit.ly/3knGfBA
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Registration is now open for #APTACSM, the largest physical therapy conference in the country, and APTA members can save 40%. Register by Nov. 3 to receive early bird pricing and be entered to win one of 20 $200 Visa gift cards, courtesy of HPSO. bit.ly/3lLmXa9
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Dialogues on Race & Social Inequalities: Latina Leadership Listen to stories and experiences of Latinas making their mark in their communities. Hear from a panel of Latinas in leadership roles about how their journeys impact and uplift those around them. apps.twu.edu/calendar/showev…
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Physical therapists work together with chronic pain patients to lessen their pain and restore their activity to the highest possible levels. With treatment, the adverse effects of chronic pain can be reduced. choosept.com/guide/physical-…

Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to well-being based on signals it receives from the body. Chronic pain can and often occurs independently of any...

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APTA is offering, to all active APTA student members, a chance to volunteer at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb. 2-5, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. #APTACSM apta.org/csm/programming/vol…
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Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Here are some of the many benefits of physical therapy. #ChoosePT choosept.com/why-physical-th…
Resource | Benefits of Physical Therapy

Resource | Benefits of Physical Therapy

Maximize movement. Avoid surgery and prescription drugs. Get care that's specific to your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.

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🍁🍂October Affirmations🍁🍂 Good things are happening to me. I will get everything I want this month. I will surround myself with positivity.  My past is not a reflection of my future.  Actually, I can.
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October is National Physical Therapy Month This month we celebrate the profession and all the ways physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and PT and PTA students help improve lives across the country! apta.org/national-physical-t… #PTmonth #ChoosePT
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Pledge to service this year for PT Day of Service on October 9, 2021 🤲⠀ We look forward to seeing how YOU collaborate with your local communities to spread compassion & light across the globe 🌎 Pledge to participate here: buff.ly/3ciyabn
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#HispanicHeritageMonth – at Missouri City, TX
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#HispanicHeritageMonth runs until October 15! Here are 10 powerful ideas from Latinx and Hispanic voices: t.ted.com/PnRA7BC
10 great TED Talks by Hispanic and Latinx speakers for Hispanic Heritage Month

10 great TED Talks by Hispanic and Latinx speakers for Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! TED partnered with The Mujerista to curate a playlist of their favorite TED Talks by Hispanic and Latinx speakers, covering a diverse range of ideas from identity and…

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By 2050, the number of people who live with #dementia is expected to triple from 50 to 152 million—but the field is developing at pace. On #WorldAlzheimersDay, explore a selection of Lancet content to better #KnowDementia, #KnowAlzheimers. 🧵1/5
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The Student Assembly Board of Directors represents all student members of APTA. 22 students are running for 9 positions on the board, and over the next month we'll introduce you to all of them. Voting opens Oct. 7! bit.ly/3ifevMn
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An active #Pioneer is a happy Pioneer! Check out all of the upcoming virtual events and make your mark on this university. apps.twu.edu/calendar/
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