Stimulating Spring Week on University of Auckland Campus
... Spring Week on University of Auckland campus Poor child heath: a way forward, recovery after stroke, osteoporosis, contemporary New Zealand artists in Berlin, and exercise as the medicine for sustainable health are among some of the topics being aired at the Centre for Continuing Education's … Read more on Scoop.co.nz (press release) BRHC Foundation, an opportunity to impact lives Gene and Frances Loveall made donations to start the Gene Loveall Cancer Services Fund and Frances Loveall Stroke Recovery Fund. They also have made an planned gift to the Foundation from their estate. The cancer fund provides gas cards to cancer … Read more on Sedalia Democrat Read ...
Stroke Rehabilitation Centres: the Role of Adult Education Centres
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The famous quote of John Dewey simply says it all. Society is dependent on its individuals and education plays an important role in developing communities. Education provides humans with the ability to improve their performance and lifestyle by making informed choices and by forming opinion on political issues concerning themselves. Developed nations invest heavily on education as they realize the importance of providing education to their citizens. Read more... ...
Physical Therapy: Education?
Question by Curious George: Physical therapy: education? I am thinking about going into physical therapy and have a few questions about college and such: -I was reading about a freshman entry course that some colleges have? What is the main reason it would benefit me? Hurt me? -I either want to be a sports physical therapist or a pediatric physical therapist, at what point do specialize? -I would like to go somewhere in DC but I can only find George Washington as a good physical therapy school. Is this right? -What is the difference between a sports physical therapist and an athletic trainer? I currently have a 98 average overall in high school. At what point should I start volunteering or trying to get an internship? Thank you so much Read more... ...
Physical Therapy New Jersey: Physical Therapy Supplies
There are many supplies for physical therapy use today especially with the continued technological and medical advances we have been seeing. As responsible therapists, you should always be informed as to the latest innovations available and make sure to offer the best updated therapies to your patients. However, caution must also be exercised before purchasing any of these new supplies. Meticulous research must be done on any prospective manufacturer you wish to deal with. For the most part, manufacturers want to establish and maintain a good, reliable reputation and so they come through with top quality products. However there are manufacturers with questionable ethics, who are concerned mainly with profit and making a quick buck, consequently turning to low quality materials in the manufacturing process resulting in poor quality products. Read more... ...
Are There Any Good Online Occupational Therapy Schools?
Question by Steven E: Are there any good online Occupational Therapy schools? I am a junior exercise science major at a highly accredited undergraduate school, and I am starting to look for graduate schools. I want to be an occupational therapist, so, naturally, I am looking for a good OT school. At the moment, I am hoping to find an online school I can take classes at to earn my masters. Does anybody have any references or ideas for online Occupational Therapy masters? I hear it doesn’t matter as much as to where you got your masters, as long as you become board certified, so I don’t care as much as to where. I just know I want to take my classes online. Read more... ...
Thinking of Majoring in Physical Therapy for Sports Medicine?
Question by Carrie: Thinking of majoring in Physical Therapy for sports medicine? -how long would i have to stay in school, and what kind of degrees and classes would i have to take? -what are the salaries and working days/hours/time off? -where would i work to persue physical therapy for sports medicine? an office, the field, hospital? -lastly, i have heard about orthopedic therapy, how does this differ from physical therapy? Best answer: Answer by mistifyPhysical therapy is either a master’s or doctorate level degree. It takes about 6-7 years to complete. Read more... ...
On the Job With Charles Lamb
On the Job with Charles Lamb Recently completed second and final term on Georgia State Rehabilitation Council (2007-2013). Recently served as … BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW: Lamb was named to Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2009, was awarded the Justice Robert Benham Award for … Read more on The Albany Herald Oakland Athletics – TeamReport Officially gone: longest-tenured A's player Jerry Blevins, a lefty reliever dealt to Washington for a minor-leaguer; Opening Day starter Brett Anderson, off to Colorado for lefty Drew Pomeranz and a minor-leaguer; and DH Seth Smith, swapped for … Read more on GlobalPost Read more... ...