Over the past year the AAPT has accomplished a lot.
The three focus areas have included: Communication, Fund Raising and Programming.
Listed below are a few of our activities over the past year:
Video Archived AAPT History
Established email database/list serve
Developed palm cards to promote & advertise organization
Developed post cards to facilitate communication
Expanded institutional members and institutional member benefits
Initiated regional fund raising campaign
Secured grant writer and submitted five grant applications
Collaborated with NSAH for combined conference
Participated in multiple NSSFNS career fairs for high school Corps & student loan repayment program
Developed "Navigation Program" - guidance and mentorship for physical therapy students and practicing physical therapists in areas of clinical skills aquisition and professional development
Sponsored students for exam preparation course for licensure
Established award - Service Award
Identified networking opportunities with the American Heart Association
Obtained our first grant from the Patterson Foundation READ MORE ->
January, 2007
AIDS among Minorities Furnished by Isabel M. Estrada Portales
This year we reached a sad landmark: the 25th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. On June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first warning about a disease that would become known as AIDS. Twenty five years later a new survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that significant percentages of Americans still think HIV might be spread through...READ MORE ->
January, 2007
Replacing Some Carbohydrates with Protein and Unsaturated Fat May Enhance Heart Health Benefits Furnished by OMHRC
The types of food eaten in an effort to cut down on saturated fat may make a difference in reducing heart disease risk, according to a study of people with either high blood pressure or prehypertension. The study was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health....READ MORE ->
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...READ MORE ->
Clinical Tip
September 2008
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...