Happy National Physical Therapy Month to PTs and PTAs nationwide. Check out today’s New York Times for a special message from APTA to our members. Thanks for being there for the moments that move us. #PTMonth #ChoosePT

This week is #MentalHealthWeek. About 30% of people with PD report changes in thinking & memory. It can be scary to experience these cognitive issues. In this blog, we share tips & resources to support your mental health through these changes 💙 🧠 Parkinson.org/Blog/Tips/Ment…

When you catch an undiagnosed #heart murmur and #stroke level #bloodpressure in the span of a few hours…#proud to be #directaccess and a #primarycare #healthcare #provider #vitalsarevital #PhysicalTherapist #physiotherapy @APTAtweets

Have you seen the new #WorldFallsGuidelines yet? Key message 2: Many falls can be prevented Read more here worldfallsguidelines.com and here: academic.oup.com/ageing/article…

Do you know 6 factors which contribute to sleep disruption in Parkinson's? Read this new paper in Journal of Parkinson's Disease on the management of sleep issues. content.iospress.com/download/journ…

Can be anywhere in US! Please share with older adults who would benefit so our #UAMSDPT students can learn and older adults with arthritis can iMovie their self-management and walking! APTA_Geriatrics #geriatrics #osteoarthritis #physicaltherapy @OrthopaedicAPTA

Floor transfers are so functional and a powerful assessment tool. Think about what we need to perform the movement… #physicaltherapy #function #movementexperts

So excited! So many exciting sessions and topics will be presented, including ours - all about #Parkinsons come hear the #latest #research to better #treat our #parkinsons #Warriors

Referral to an expert physical therapist in #movementdisorders is essential, just like referrals to an #MDS in order to maximize all aspects of or patients #QOL

The BF SIG has posted its 3rd Quarter updates to the website! Check it out for updates on CSM, follow up on NFPAW, and other information! ow.ly/uPRl50L6iZ3

Hey APTA Geriatrics members! Don’t forget to vote in the election by October 21! aptageriatrics.org/about-academy-…

Consumers increasingly see PTs as having more knowledge about movement than their regular doctors in several categories. Get APTA’s full report. apta.org/consumerresear… #PTmonth #ChoosePT

Check out today’s print edition of the New York Times for the 2nd of 3 special messages running this month from APTA to our members. Thanks for being there for the moments that move us. Happy National Physical Therapy Month to PTs and PTAs nationwide.  #PTMonth #ChoosePT

Check out the new updates from the APTA_Geriatrics BF SIG! aptageriatrics.org/sig/balance-fa…

Wow! Definitely something to think about when considering fall risk factors

The BF SIG contributed to two of the articles in this edition! So proud of our members’ work! Go Kimma and Jen!

How do you choose balance interventions? Participate and share this new international research survey study about how you choose balance exercises. Open to all PTs, PTAs, OTs, ATs & other balance exercise prescribers! Survey can be found here: Link: redcap.link/balance_US

People diagnosed with Parkinson's: we are recruiting for PDGENE, a study sponsored by Parkinson's Foundation that offers free genetic testing & counseling for 7 PD-related genes. Learn more here: bit.ly/PD_GENE & contact Hannah Babcock at 617-667-9890 to participate.

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Do you know all the compensation strategies for Parkinson gait. Compensation strategies 'refer to a wide variety of 'detours' that are typically spontaneously invented by persons with PD to improve walking.' Tosserams @NonnekesJorik Bas Bloem nail it. …mentdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/md…