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Lifestyle That Includes Daily Exercise Helps Reduce Risk of Stroke
Maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle that includes daily exercise, not smoking, a healthy weight, a healthful diet, and moderate alcohol consump...Read More...
 
 
Wow! What a Conference!

We experienced a record turnout for our Fall Conference. If you missed it, you need to make plans for the Spring.

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Chapter Proposes New Logo
ALAPTA submits new logo design to APTA for approval.Read More...
 
 
President Signs Higher Education Opportunity Act
HR 4137 allows physical therapists who provide care to children, adolescents, and veterans to be eligible for up to $10,000 over 5 years in authorized...Read More...
 
 
Neuromuscular and Proprioceptive Training Program Reduces Risk of Noncontact (ACL) Injuries
A neuromuscular and proprioceptive training program can reduce the risk of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female college socc...Read More...
 
 
Active Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Associated With Better Outcomes
A recent study published in Spine demonstrates that active physical therapy for patients with acute low back pain is associated with better clinical o...Read More...
 
 
Register Now For Fall Conference
Don't wait... Register Now! Courses are filling up.Read More...
 
 
Get Into the Swing During PT Month
Host a golf tournament to raise money for your favorite charity or cause during National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM).Read More...
 
 
APTA Recommends 'Tummy Time'
APTA is urging parents and caregivers to ensure that babies get enough "tummy time" throughout the day while they are awake......Read More...
 
 
PT CPI Web Launched
The APTA PT CPI Web (based on the PT CPI: Version 2006) recently was launched as a Web-based product with 80 physical therapist programs already reg...Read More...
 
 
Update of the ICD-9 for 2009
CR 6107 was released reminding contractors and providers the ICD-9-CM update will be effective for dates of service on and after October 1, 2008 (for...Read More...
 
 
Americans Made Over 1 Billion Hospital and Doctor Visits in 2006
Patients in the United States made an estimated 1.1 billion visits to physician offices and hospital outpatient and emergency departments in 2006, an...Read More...
 
 
Obesity Trends Hampering Healthy People Goals
More than 86% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2030, say researchers, with about 96% of non-Hispanic black women and 91% of Mexican-American m...Read More...
 
 
Chapter Award Nominations Sought
The Alabama Chapter of the APTA is seeking nominations for Chapter Awards to be presented at the 2008 Fall Conference on August 22, 2008 in Birmingham...Read More...
 
 
APTA Launches Centralized Application Service
The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for prospective PT students and professional education programs now is available....Read More...
 
 
Congress Passes Student Loan, Accreditation Initiatives
Physical therapists who provide care to children, adolescents, and veterans may be eligible for up to $10,000 over 5 years in student loan repayment p...Read More...
 
 
Lifestyle Intervention Key in Managing Pre-Diabetes
Physical therapists who manage patients who have pre-diabetes should be aware of a consensus statement that suggests patients adhere to the guidelines...Read More...
 
 
What's New in the Literature
Dissemination of evidence about fall prevention, coupled with interventions to change clinical practice, may reduce fall-related injuries in elderly...Read More...
 
 
APTA Member Efforts Make a Difference
APTA issued the call to action -- and members answered. Since June 1, APTA members sent 12,300 e-mails through APTA's LegislativeActionCenterurging Co...Read More...
 
 
Current Slate of ALAPTA Candidates
The 2008 Nominating Committee has developed and offers a slate of nominees for the 2008 Elections that are to be held August 23, 2008 at the 2008 Fall...Read More...
 
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