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APTA 2009 Conference Recap The inside scoop from this year's meeting of the minds | physical therapy

In case you didn't get a chance to attend this year's American Physical Therapy Association (APTA 2009), held June 11-13 in Baltimore, we've decided to bring the conference to you! Here's your chance to see on-site interviews with vendors and specialists alike from this year's conference. 

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From Inferno to Zero: Dealing with job burnout in the recession | general
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Partners in Patient Care: Benefits of cumulative care at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | general
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Before Their Time: Experts discuss changes in preterm infant therapy | general
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Safe to get Back in the Water : Stabilization using aquatic Pilates and Yoga | physical therapy
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Remembering Michael & Farrah: The Courage to Create | The Courage to Create
Joanne Loewy
I grew up listening and watching Michael Jackson. I have always been his fan. From "ABC" and Motown, through "Rock with You" -- into his dark side – "Thriller", "Bad", "Billie Jean" – like many, especially those near his age, I recognize his talent and electricity. Michael's genius was in...
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:: 06.27.09
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Therapists Who Use Mindbody Techniques Are More Effective And Have More Fun | Helping Your Patients Feel Better And Heal Faster
Michael Ellner
Today's Blog is trolling for your opinions and feedback -- I conducted a complimentary one hour program on "Anger Management" for a group of "At Risk Teens" ranging in age from 15 to 18 who were attending an "all day" event that offered several choices at every time slot. I...
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Taming the Invisible Dragon | Book Reviews, About Me
In second grade Samantha Abeel brought in an invisible dragon for Show and Tell. In fourth grade she was chosen to participate in a creative problem solving competition called "Odyssey of the Mind." When she was fifteen she published a book of poetry. Meanwhile, Samantha made so little progress on...
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All it takes is a breath | Holistic Approaches
James Duncan
Sometimes all it takes to bring a sense of calm and ease to your day is to breathe... Not simply breathe as you do throughout the day but to actually be aware of your breath and how it can affect your body and mind. It is such a simple process...
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Men's Health Month | general, nutrition, physical
Kathy Warwick
Most men in our society are raised to be tough and macho and taught never to admit weakness in any form. This approach to life probably serves men well in business or in competitive sports, but it leads to big problems when it comes to health issues. A mindset of...
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06.29.09

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The Emotional Cost Of Nursing | nursing
In the News
What are the costs of caring? A new project in the School of Psychology explores nurses’ experience of distress and aims to determine if empathy with patients is associated with traumatic experience in nurses.

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06.23.09

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Lung Patients Get Singing Therapy | music therapy
In the News
Doctors in London are investigating how singing can help seriously ill patients improve their breathing control. Hundreds of patients have joined the sessions, and 60 have been enrolled in a clinical trial which is expected to publish results by the end of the year.

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