The future of health care professional education is moving from a focus on the individual to embrace the health of the larger society. Read the PTJ article
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Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy
The first wave of this study’s findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions. Read PTJ Article.
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Changing the Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy
Racism exists throughout the organizations and systems that make up the physical therapy profession in the United States. Statements of support must be substantiated by actions that drive change throughout physical therapy organizations. Read PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal article.
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Adverse Events in Therapeutic Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis
Knowing the risk of harm associated with exercise can better inform safe dosing of exercise, clinical implementation, and replicability. Read the PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal article.
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Breast Cancer Journey: How a Physical Therapist Turned to Her Peers to Make Life Saving Decisions
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, PT Gwen Simons shares her personal story, and one of the physical therapists who advised her along the way, Marisa Perdomo. https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Radio/Detail/breast-cancer-journey-how-physical-therapist-turne
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NEXT 2018: Dreaming Big to Improve Health Care
Julie Sexton, PT, and Michelle Ramirez, PT, DPT, discuss their health system’s process for translating evidence into practice and expanding care through direct access at APTA NEXT 2018 in Orlando.
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49th Mary McMillan Lecture: Laurita Hack
Laurie Hack, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, discusses her McMillan Lecture: “Wisdom and Courage: Doing the Right Thing” at APTA NEXT 2018 in Orlando.
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23rd John H.P. Maley Lecturer: Robert Palisano
Robert Palisano, PT, ScD, FAPTA, discusses the themes of his Maley Lecture, “Lifecourse Health Development of Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions: Visualizing a Preferred Future” at NEXT 2018.
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The Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist and neuroscientist Joyce Gomes-Osman discusses her latest research about overall physical activity on brain health. She and her research associates have concluded that when it comes to brain health, the overall and cumulative effect of physical activity is what’s most important.
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Washington Spirit’s Joanna Lohman Reflects on Her “ACL Journey”
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, Joanna Lohman reflects on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of her rigorous ACL recovery. Additionally, former professional soccer player Jordan Angeli shares her own ACL injury experiences, which inspired her to create the ACL Club, a support community for athletes going through ACL injury recovery.
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Once a PT, a Young Woman Navigates New Life as Quadriplegic
A simple act of diving into a pool changed the life of Elizabeth Forst forever. In this episode of Move Forward Radio Forst discusses the transition of living an independent and active life of helping others, to becoming reliant on others for everything. She also shares how her distinctive knowledge and experience of treating patients has made her journey unique. One thing is for certain, as she embarks on her new life, she is determined to continue to lead an active and dynamic life, regardless of her abilities.
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Bowel Health: What You Should Know
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Jenn Davia discusses bowel health, matters that most of us might like to keep behind closed doors, including breaking bad habits, why proper positioning is important, and tips to achieve good bowel health. (April 19, 2018)
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Life Cycle of the Pediatric ACL Injury
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Neeraj Baheti discusses the increased rate of pediatric ACL tears and who is more predisposed to these injuries and what they can expect for a recovery. (April 5, 2018)
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CSM 2018: Progress for PTs Doing Imaging
CSM 2018: Charles Hazle, PT, PhD, describes recent progress for physical therapists related to payment for sonography-related services.
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CSM 2018: Physical Therapists and Chronic Pain
CSM 2018: Steven George, PT, PhD, discusses the role of physical therapy in the management of chronic pain.
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CSM 2018: Evolution of Concussion Management
CSM 2018: Anne Mucha, PT, DPT, MS, discusses evolving practices around concussion management and the role of physical therapy.
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Optimal Breathing and the Role of Physical Therapy
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Rohini Chandrashekar discusses the mechanics of respiration, the causes and effects of breathing dysfunction, how breathing can affect movement and pain perception, and how physical therapists can help people breathe easier. (February 8, 2018)
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Girl Power: Keeping Female Adolescent Athletes Healthy and Prepared for Sports
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Kate Hamilton discusses the safe, supportive, and fun environment that she has created for adolescent girls only, and the spectrum of services they provide range from individual and group strength and conditioning to performance enhancement, injury prevention, and physical therapy. (January 25, 2017)
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Surfing and the Role of Physical Therapy
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist and avid surfer Mark Kozuki discusses the physical demands and challenges of surfing, how it’s different for recreational versus professional surfers, and what things surfers of any ability level should keep in mind in order to minimize injury risk and maximize performance. (January 11, 2018)
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NBA Great Grant Hill Reflects on Playing Through Pain
In this episode current NBA analyst and Basketball great Grant Hill reflects on his experiences managing pain, shares his thoughts on America’s opioid epidemic, and says what he would have done differently, knowing what he knows now. (December 2017)
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