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New and Improved
by Lisa Lombardo
Arguably, the best changes are ones that are subtle but make a big impact. To that end I would like to welcome our readers to ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine , a new and improved version of the national physical therapy newsmagazine that Read More...
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Now for Something Completely Different
by Lisa Lombardo
ADVANCE is already receiving some nice feedback about our Aug. 10, 2009, cover story on therapists who entered the profession later in life, many after following established careers in other fields for years. The story, "Late Bloomers," tracked several Read More...
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Off to Baltimore!
by Lisa Lombardo
The last time I was in Baltimore I was struck by how open and inviting the city was, especially the Inner Harbor area. There was a lot to explore but since I was on a business trip at the time I didn't have a lot of free opportunity to see the town outside Read More...
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Compensated for Cancer?
by Elizabeth Puliti
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, concluded in 2007 that night work is "probably carcinogenic to humans." Furthermore, the IARC classifies the cancer risk of night work as "Group 2A," the same Read More...
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Strategies on Combating POPTS
by Lisa Lombardo
CSM 2009 Wrap-up: The APTA keeps a watchful eye on the legislative strategies states can use to fight encroachment of physician-owned physical therapy practices (POPTS). But there are other ways to stop what many therapists see as a major cause thwarting Read More...
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What Do You Resolve to do in 2009?
by Elizabeth Puliti
ADVANCE wishes you a happy new year! Several editors and bloggers here have resolved to change for the better in 2009. Her are our resolutions for the new year: Jason Marketti, PTA: 1. Spend more quality time talking to my children and holding hands with Read More...
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The Floundering Economy: Will You Be Affected?
by Lauren Fritsky
In our Nov. 17 issue, Brett Frankenberg, PT, CAE, discussed whether the weakening economy will be good or bad for the health care business. He points to the area of workers’ compensation as a possible place of growth. With more and more employees getting Read More...
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October is National Physical Therapy Month!
by Elizabeth Puliti
Is your facility or clinic doing something special to acknowledge October as PT Month? If so, ADVANCE wants to know about it! Send us a photo of your staff or of an event with a brief caption and we will include it in an online photo gallery of how PTs Read More...
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Would You Join an Online Book Club?
by Lauren Fritsky
Do you like to unwind at the end of the day with a good book? Would you be interested in sharing your thoughts about a novel’s plot and themes with other avid readers? ADVANCE for PTs is considering starting an online book club on our site. A new book Read More...
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Caring, Cooperation Ease Flood Effects
by Lauren Fritsky
Officials this week have released the financial toll of the floods that ravaged Iowa a month ago. The University of Iowa in Iowa City incurred more than $230 million in damages. In Cedar Rapids, the price tag is likely to exceed $1 billion. Despite the Read More...
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Physical Agents: In or Out?
by Lisa Lombardo
Since becoming the editor of ADVANCE in 2000, the thought has often occurred to me that PTs and PTAs are a surprisingly well-informed and opinionated bunch. But they are also a lot of fun as well. This was proved to me on June 13 at the annual APTA conference Read More...
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The 39th Annual McMillan Lecture: "We Are What We Do"
by Lisa Lombardo
SAN ANTONIO—Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT, FAPTA, became the 39 TH Mary McMillan lecturer today at the APTA conference, opening his talk to a packed ballroom with a gracious nod to those who went before him. Dr. Delitto serves as professor and chairman of 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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PT 2008 'Kicks it Up' at the Opening Ceremony
by Elizabeth Puliti
SAN ANTONIO—PT 2008 kicked the conference off right last night with a stimulating opening ceremony. APTA President R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD, welcomed the overflowing audience of PTs to San Antonio. He had nothing but praise for the 7 th largest city in Read More...
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APTA: A Networking Opportunity Not to be Missed
by Lisa Lombardo
SAN ANTONIO — As I made my trek from Philadelphia to San Antonio for the annual APTA Conference and Exhibition, it occurred to me that the idea of "networking" is often a lot of missed opportunities. I sat next to a PT on the plane coincidentally and Read More...
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