Share their experiences and provide resources for students during clinical internships.
Serve as mentors to undergraduate students seeking admission to physical therapy programs.
Contribute to physical therapy awareness.
Promote education and conduct research.
Through effective and dedicated mentorship, the collaboration of future and present physical therapists will elevate the AAPT to unseen heights of professional and community enrichment.
The National Scholarship Service for Negro Students (NSSFNS)
The sessions are open to high school juniors and seniors regardless of age, cultural backgrounds, ethnic origins, financial status or gender. Representatives at the SCIS include admissions personnel, financial aid officers, and/or alumni.
High School Students interested in a career in physical therapy please contact us!
Health & Nutrition
July, 2007
Acid-Alkaline Diet Furnished by Derek A. Lagemann, P.T.
The importance of the body?s acid-alkaline balance is becoming recognized by more practitioners. To enjoy optimum health the body requires balanced quantities of alkaline and acid substances. An imbalance can cause multiple problems ranging from illness to skin rashes.
Baby Boomers Beware: Hip Pain May Be Around the Corner Furnished by W. Marcus Taylor, PT
Aches and pains become more prevalent for the baby boomer generation as they approach their senior years.Longer periods of inactivity, leading to a sedentary lifestyle, coupled with over indulgence of favorite snack foods, promote unhealthy habits.A number of...READ MORE ->
The importance of the body?s acid-alkaline balance is becoming recognized by more practitioners. To enjoy optimum health the body requires balanced quantities of alkaline and acid substances. An imbalance can cause multiple problems ranging from illness to skin rashes. 