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A Presidential Interview
by Rob Senior

LAS VEGAS-- This morning I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Scott Ward, president of the American Physical Therapy Association, in his suite at the Combined Sections Meeting. Dr. Ward has accommodated us for numerous interviews in the past, and today Read More...

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Cultural Competence--It's the Law
by Lauren Fritsky

LAS VEGAS-- Everyone is different, including your patients and coworkers. Why then do some therapists expect to be able to treat everyone the same? Different people require different approaches according to their personality and culture, CSM attendees Read More...

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APTA-CSM Kicks Off!
by Elizabeth Puliti

LAS VEGAS-- At 7:00 p.m. last night, physical therapists from all over the nation gathered in the world-famous Mandalay Bay for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) Ceremony for Recognition of Clinical Specialists. Everyone stood Read More...

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Eugene Michels Research Forum
by Rob Senior

Preview: CSM 2009 One of the greatest challenges any physical therapist can face is attempting to evaluate and interpret the degree and the impact of a patient's pain. Countless measures have been devised and dissected in an effort to make the process Read More...

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A ‘Wii’ Bit of Research
by Elizabeth Puliti

Preview: CSM 2009 It seems PTs across the country recognize the physical therapy benefits of the Nintendo Wii gaming system--and finally there is proof of these benefits. A case study from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is believed Read More...

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Hope for Alzheimer's?
by Lauren Fritsky

Preview: CSM 2009 There was a time when individuals with dementia were excluded from rehabilitation research studies because of their cognitive deficits. But in recent years, researchers have begun including this population in studies which increasingly Read More...

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Some More to Look Forward to at CSM '09
by Lauren Fritsky

Preview: CSM 2009 Justin Elliott, APTA's director of state government affairs, wanted us to point out two CSM forums that might be of interest to attendees. The first is the " Current Political Topics Forum: From the Statehouse to Capitol Hill ," sponsored Read More...

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Should PT be the Top Choice for Fitness and Wellness?
by Lisa Lombardo

Preview: CSM 2009 I have often heard PTs express some degree of ire when telling a story of how they encountered a personal trainer who referred to himself as a "PT." Obviously nothing sets the physical therapy profession more aflame than encroachment Read More...

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So What If Everyone Is Doing it?
by Lisa Lombardo

Preview: CSM 2009 As ADVANCE 's editor, I get some interesting correspondences, either over the phone or through the mail. A PT or PTA notifies me about something going on in his state or within his own practice setting that is either unethical or illegal; Read More...

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Is the PTA Profession Changing?
by Lisa Lombardo

Preview: CSM 2009 How has the changing profession of physical therapy impacted PT assistants? Changes to Medicare, third-party payer rules, an ever-aging patient population, a stagnant economy and fluctuating demand for therapy services can make an impact Read More...

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The Alamo!
by Elizabeth Puliti

SAN ANTONIO—With the scorching sun beating down on us (is everything bigger in Texas?), we walked the two blocks from our hotel to the hallowed ground of the Alamo. And we weren't the only ones. It seems the Alamo is the perfect destination for tourists Read More...

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Bridging the Gap
by Elizabeth Puliti

SAN ANTONIO—This morning's session "Generational Ethics: Bridging the Gap From Traditionalists to Millennials" was one of the most interesting lectures I've attended at an APTA conference. Maybe it was because it wasn't really a lecture. PTs were encouraged Read More...

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We’re Packing Our Bags!
by Elizabeth Puliti

APTA's annual conference officially kicks off in two weeks-and it's safe to say the ADVANCE staff can hardly wait to get to San Antonio! We've already researched key speakers , debate issues , educational topics , local "lone star" attractions and, of Read More...

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