OK DPT Community!
This is a much watch! Open this 60 minutes video and watch it. If this technology continues to develop, you will be on the edge of an amazing revolution in rehabilitation. I remember 25 years ago working with patients who had suffered spinal cord injuries giving them a lesson in the pathomechanics of their injury. They would always ask if the spinal cord would just regrow? Of course, my answer was the wires have been cut and there is no way for the brain to communicate with the body. But NOW THERE IS!
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
PTJ -- Journal announcement
PTJ PODCAST ALERT!
ELECTION 2008 AND BEYOND: Proposed Health Care Plans; Future of Disability
Research
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2008
WHERE: http://www.ptjournal.org/cgi/content/full/88/10/DC2
WHO: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Chair, and Alan Jette, PT, PhD,
FAPTA, Member, PTJ Steering Committee; and Justin Moore, PT, DPT, APTA
Director of Federal Government Affairs. Moderator: Rebecca Craik, PT, PhD,
FAPTA, Editor in Chief.
Part 1 - The Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals
Delitto, Jette, and Moore provide summary and analysis of the health care
plans proposed by Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. Be informed when
you cast your ballot on November 4. Running time: 17:43 (8,318 KB)
Part 2 - Beyond Election 2008: Disability Research
Regardless of who is in the White House following the November 4th
election, what does the future hold for disability research in the United
States? Running time: 22:19 (10,473 KB)
Note: PTJ and APTA do not endorse, support, or take a position on the
candidates or their health care platforms.
For more PTJ podcasts--including audio abstracts, discussions, interviews,
and clinical summaries--visit http://www.ptjournal.org/misc/podcasts.dtl.
Questions? Contact PTJ's managing editor at janreynolds@apta.org.
ELECTION 2008 AND BEYOND: Proposed Health Care Plans; Future of Disability
Research
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2008
WHERE: http://www.ptjournal.org/cgi/content/full/88/10/DC2
WHO: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Chair, and Alan Jette, PT, PhD,
FAPTA, Member, PTJ Steering Committee; and Justin Moore, PT, DPT, APTA
Director of Federal Government Affairs. Moderator: Rebecca Craik, PT, PhD,
FAPTA, Editor in Chief.
Part 1 - The Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals
Delitto, Jette, and Moore provide summary and analysis of the health care
plans proposed by Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. Be informed when
you cast your ballot on November 4. Running time: 17:43 (8,318 KB)
Part 2 - Beyond Election 2008: Disability Research
Regardless of who is in the White House following the November 4th
election, what does the future hold for disability research in the United
States? Running time: 22:19 (10,473 KB)
Note: PTJ and APTA do not endorse, support, or take a position on the
candidates or their health care platforms.
For more PTJ podcasts--including audio abstracts, discussions, interviews,
and clinical summaries--visit http://www.ptjournal.org/misc/podcasts.dtl.
Questions? Contact PTJ's managing editor at janreynolds@apta.org.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Intriguing Reading...
SBU DPT Community,
I saw this story online at cnn.com and couldn't help but watch it. It had so many elements that grabbed my attention, but most notably: an athlete and spinal cord injury. Those who know me best, know that these are my two chief areas of interest as a physical therapy clinician. Indeed, my first two years out of PT school at Mizzou was spent in long term rehabilitation working with patients who suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Lastly and most sadly, this young athlete decided to take his own life because he could not deal with life any longer. Those who are also close to me, know this issue also is very near to me. I hope that we as physical therapy professionals and as servants of Christ, can help all people to appreciate that life is worth living.
Together with you in His service!
slesh
I saw this story online at cnn.com and couldn't help but watch it. It had so many elements that grabbed my attention, but most notably: an athlete and spinal cord injury. Those who know me best, know that these are my two chief areas of interest as a physical therapy clinician. Indeed, my first two years out of PT school at Mizzou was spent in long term rehabilitation working with patients who suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Lastly and most sadly, this young athlete decided to take his own life because he could not deal with life any longer. Those who are also close to me, know this issue also is very near to me. I hope that we as physical therapy professionals and as servants of Christ, can help all people to appreciate that life is worth living.
Together with you in His service!
slesh
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Ronald McDonald House
SBU DPT Community Serves Those in Need!
Five DPT students, Ashley, Jimmie, Tiffany, Clara and Brittney, visited the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks to bring a warm, home cooked meal to those living there. With donations from the rest of the physical therapy student body at SBU as well as the faculty and staff, we were able to make homemade pizzas for the 23 people currently staying at RMHC. The people served were all families of children requiring extended hospital stays. Most of those served were new mothers and fathers. Their newborn babies were staying just across the street in the NICU. Everyone served was very grateful for the warm meal and just made fresh baked cookies.
Thank you for all of your help, without the volunteers and the donations, we would not have been able to serve these people.
Brittney
Five DPT students, Ashley, Jimmie, Tiffany, Clara and Brittney, visited the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks to bring a warm, home cooked meal to those living there. With donations from the rest of the physical therapy student body at SBU as well as the faculty and staff, we were able to make homemade pizzas for the 23 people currently staying at RMHC. The people served were all families of children requiring extended hospital stays. Most of those served were new mothers and fathers. Their newborn babies were staying just across the street in the NICU. Everyone served was very grateful for the warm meal and just made fresh baked cookies.
Thank you for all of your help, without the volunteers and the donations, we would not have been able to serve these people.
Brittney
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Injuries, Research, Evidence and Promotions
Hey DPT Community,
Here is a great piece on a promotions effort from the APTA tying together an injury issue in PT (ACL), the prevalence of the problem (particularly with female soccer players), a discussion of the research leading to evidence-based conclusions. The handout incorporates the evidence and is an easy to follow program in which, according to the evidence will significantly reduce the onset of this injury for female athletes.
This is exactly the type of integrated effort linking the evidence with identified problems and providing solutions! Read it carefully and see what you think!
slesh
Here is a great piece on a promotions effort from the APTA tying together an injury issue in PT (ACL), the prevalence of the problem (particularly with female soccer players), a discussion of the research leading to evidence-based conclusions. The handout incorporates the evidence and is an easy to follow program in which, according to the evidence will significantly reduce the onset of this injury for female athletes.
This is exactly the type of integrated effort linking the evidence with identified problems and providing solutions! Read it carefully and see what you think!
slesh
Friday, September 19, 2008
More on Jo-Jo
DPT Community,
Thanks for those of you who are praying for Jordan (Jo-Jo) Farris. She is an amazing young lady inspiring those around her in the face of tragedy. The local television station did a piece on her. Please take a look and work to inform yourself on this disease process. Your learning means so much more when there is context to the pathology. But beyond that, keep praying for this brave daughter of God!
slesh
Thanks for those of you who are praying for Jordan (Jo-Jo) Farris. She is an amazing young lady inspiring those around her in the face of tragedy. The local television station did a piece on her. Please take a look and work to inform yourself on this disease process. Your learning means so much more when there is context to the pathology. But beyond that, keep praying for this brave daughter of God!
slesh
Friday, September 5, 2008
Prayers for Jo-Jo
Hello DPT Community,
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
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