Rizing Tide Foundation Announces Crest Scholarship Recipients
Rizing Tide dedicated to creating a more racially diverse and inclusive PT workforce, announces the latest Crest scholarship recipients.
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PAINWeek 2022 Presents Advanced Practice Providers Track on Wednesday, Sept 7
The 16th annual PAINWeek National Conference offers a multidisciplinary agenda that includes the Advanced Practice Provider Track.
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ACAPT Survey Identifies Critical Issues for Academic Physical Therapy
ACAPT launched its inaugural member Institutional Profile Survey to capture critical baseline data about DPT programs and how they operate.
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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AMSSM Position Statement Explains Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement on Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine.
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Partnership Aims to Increase Awareness of Osteoarthritis in the Military
Osteoarthritis Action Alliance and others are launching a campaign through Veterans Day to empower veterans to stay active, maintain a healthy weight, prevent injury, and manage joint pain.
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AARP Awards Honorary Purpose Prize to Michael J. Fox
AARP announces its 2022 AARP Purpose Prize Award recipients and fellows. It also presents a honorary Purpose Prize Award to Michael J. Fox for his work in advocating for Parkinson’s research.
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Parkinson’s Foundation Launches $30 Million Multi-Year Fundraising Campaign
The Reach Further fundraising campaign aims to expand community reach while advancing research toward a cure.
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Married Patients Seem to Experience Better Joint Replacement Outcomes
A recent study, “Effect of Marital Status on Outcomes Following Total Joint Arthroplasty,” looked at contributing factors toward the best and safest environment for a patient to recuperate following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA).
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Survey: COVID-19 Shutdown Affected Youth Athletes in These Ways
When single-sport youth athletes have their routine disrupted, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be at greater risk for depression, demonstrating the need for increased education and research in mental health for adolescent athletes, AAOS suggests.
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‘Action Briefs’ Aim to Help Prevent, Detect, and Manage Osteoarthritis
The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, Arthritis Foundation, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release ‘Action Briefs’ to help leaders in key sectors promote prevention, early detection, and management of osteoarthritis.
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