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Foundation for PT Receives Bequest
ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Foundation for Physical Therapy announced Feb. 3 that the late Jayne Snyder, PT, DPT, MA, FAPTA, bequeathed a total $106,000 to the foundation.
"We are deeply touched by Jayne's generosity and commitment to the Foundation for Physical Therapy," said Foundation Board of Trustees President and Chair William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT. "As per her wishes, Jayne's gift will be added to the Jayne L. Snyder, PT, DPT, MA, FAPTA Endowment Fund, which
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ProEx Hires Christopher Stackpole, DPT
FARMINGTON, CT -- ProEx, a physical therapist-owned private practice specializing in orthopedics, spine and sports medicine, announced May 18 the appointment of Christopher Stackpole, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, as a staff physical therapist.
Stackpole, who will practice in ProEx's Farmington, CT and Springfield, MA locations, will focus on manual therapy and medical exercise therapy. Prior to joining ProEx, he was a sports performance coach for former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins;
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Preventing Brain Damage With Cerebral Palsy
A protein may help prevent brain damage that occurs in babies with CP.
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PT Wins High Court Ruling
AL High Court Affirms Ruling in Favor of Therapist in Spinal Manipulation Case
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Smart Cards for Healthcare
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Advanced Medical Sponsors Duke PT Program
PORT ORANGE, FL -- Advanced Medical has announced a Platinum-level sponsorship with the Duke University Physical Therapy Program. The sponsorship will contribute to research, scholarship, and national event participation.
"Our robust new grad program, with a focus on traveler mentorship, tuition reward, and clinical support, matches up nicely with the high standards expected at Duke DPT," stated Ryan Lantz, director of university development at Advanced Medical. "We feel Duke D
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PTs Study Torso Weighting in MS
The first phase of an NIH study, Movement Ability Changes with Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), has provided important results for multiple sclerosis patients suffering with balance and walking challenges.
The study is being funded by an NIH Recovery Grant that was awarded to Samuel Merritt University (SMU) Physical Therapy Professor Dr. Gail Widener, PT, and Dr. Diane Allen at San Francisco State University, to continue research into balance-based tor
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Therapists Learn 'Hands-On' Patient Care at St. Anthony's
St. Louis facility offers clinical internships to DPT students.
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Hi-Tech Meets Home Health
Implementing software in the home health setting.
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Alzheimer's Progression
Blood tests may hold clues to pace of the disease.
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Mary Free Bed Teams with Mercy Health
MUSKEGON, MI -- Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is now providing management services to the Mercy Health Partners inpatient rehabilitation unit in Muskegon.
The new collaboration expands access to Mercy Health Partners' inpatient rehabilitation services on the lakeshore.
Dr. Harrison Johnson, physiatrist and MHP's medical director for the unit, will continue serving in this capacity. MHP's current therapists and nursing staff will deliver rehabilitation services. Ma
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Healthy Returns
Sports medicine program focuses on young patients.
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Pediatric Sports Medicine Program
Young athletes make healthy return to sports and activities.
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Internal Affairs
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Gateway City Gallery
As St. Louis prepares to host the 2012 NATA Annual Meeting from June 26-29, take a look at some
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