Physical Therapist Ranks as Third Best Health Care Job in US
"Physical therapist" ranks as the number three Best Health Care Job in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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National Academy of Sports Medicine Updates Women’s Fitness Specialization Program
National Academy of Sports Medicine updates its Women’s Fitness Specialization program with the latest science on women’s health and fitness.
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Confluent Health Formally Joins APTQI Board of Directors
Confluent Health will support APTQI’s efforts to affect positive change to protect the future of the physical therapy profession.
Goodwill Teams with NASM to Offer Fitness Certification
NASM announces a collaboration to offer a fitness certification program through the Academy at Goodwill Industries of Michiana.
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National Academy of Sports Medicine Named One of Phoenix Business Journal’s Healthiest Places to Work
The National Academy of Sports Medicine has been named a finalist for the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2022 Healthiest Employers Awards.
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Parkinson’s Foundation Launches FutureofPD Campaign for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Parkinson’s Foundation’s new FutureofPD campaign aims to raise awareness of PD and help create a future without PD.
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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off in April
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the APDA aims to to raise awareness and to celebrate the spirit of the PD community.
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Medical Cannabis Could Help Reduce the Use of Opioids for Pain Management, Per AAOS Studies
Providing patients with back pain and osteoarthritis access to medical cannabis can reduce or even eliminate the use of opioids, AAOS notes.
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AAOS Releases Trends and Outcomes from the Registry Program
AAOS’s eighth annual report of the American Joint Replacement Registry reveals demographic and outcome analysis by COVID-19 status.
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PVA Committee Aims to Better Address the Needs of Veterans Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) announces the formation of a committee to represent the interests of veterans with multiple sclerosis.
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NATA Updates Position Statement on Head-First Contact
NATA publishes its new position statement on head-first contact in the Journal of Athletic Training, its scientific publication.
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AASPT Honors Dr. Charles Thigpen with Excellence in Sports PT Research Award
Charles Thigpen recently received the Excellence in Sports PT Research Award from the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.
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BIONIK Laboratories to Participate at the American Physical Therapy Association Conference
BIONIK Laboratories Corp announces its participation in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Conference in San Antonio, Texas from February 2–5, 2022.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches the Bachmann-Strauss Fellowship in Dystonia Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announces a new training program to grow the global base of researchers studying the movement disorder dystonia.
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Get Moving to Put the Brakes on Early Parkinson’s
People with early-stage Parkinson’s disease who regularly got 1 to 2 hours of moderate exercise twice a week, like walking or gardening, may have less trouble balancing, walking, and doing daily activities later, according to a study in Neurology.
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Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2022
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) identified wearable tech as the new top trend in fitness for 2022. Results of its survey are published in ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Expands PPMI Study
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announces a major expansion of its landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) study.
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AAN Issues Guideline for Treatment of Early Parkinson’s Disease
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued a guideline providing recommendations for treating movement symptoms, called motor symptoms, in people with early Parkinson’s disease.
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