By Victoria LaManna, DPT October is a busy month for many. Whether you are getting back into the swing of school or work after summer vacation, preparing your Halloween costume or getting ready for all the upcoming holidays right around the corner – there is a lot going on! This time of year is also an opportunity to do good and give back. October is National Physical Therapy Month, where physical therapists throughout the U.S. give back to their local communities. This year we are taking it up a notch. Physical therapists WORLDWIDE are getting involved for the first annual Global PT Day of Service THIS Saturday, October 17th. Whether it is by hosting a pro-bono clinic, serving in a soup kitchen, participating in a 5k for a cause, or cleaning up a community garden – physical therapists globally as a profession are coming together to make a positive impact on the world around them. At Beyond Basics, we have decided to host a pro-bono clinic to give back to those in the New York City area who may not have insurance or access to physical therapy. We are providing 30 minute one-on-one evaluations and recommendations for home programs to up to 30 participants. For more information and to sign up please visit: http://vols.pt/55av2E You can also check out PT Day of Service here and follow on twitter (#PTDOS) to see how the day unfolds! http://ptdayofservice.com/ The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is also involved in hosting National Physical Therapy Month. This year the APTA’s focus is on healthy aging through the #AgeWell Campaign. I encourage you to check out educational resources provided by the APTA (www.apta.org) and Move Forward PT (http://www.moveforwardpt.com/Default.aspx). Learn all about how physical therapy can help you overcome pain, improve mobility and maintain independence throughout your lifetime.
October Physical Therapy Happenings!
by Beyond Basics | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 comments