Chances are, if you’re reading this, you already know that October is national PT month. Sponsored by APTA, it’s a way to observe and honor our profession, but it also provides us with a great platform for continued education about Physical Therapy to the general public. According to the APTA, this year’s theme, “Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life” reflects the physical therapist brand, “Physical therapists help you restore and improve motion to achieve long-term quality of life.”
The APTA has been celebrating all month, with educational campaigns, media opportunities (apparently some PT students from NYU were on the Today Show this morning, introduced by Al Roker…still looking for a video clip of this!) and, of course, political action (APTA has been actively “at the table” during all phases of the current health care reform bill’s development). Next week, APTA will host its annual National Student Conclave where hundreds of physical therapy employers (like Therapeutic Associates!) have a chance to meet PT students from all over the country. I look forward to this event every year and consider it an awesome way to wrap up this exciting month 
While our clinics are promoting National PT Month in different ways, one of the biggest things that our company has done this month is launch a brand new website! Same address – www.therapeuticassociates.com – but an updated design and many new features, including several new patient education elements that fit right into some of the goals of National PT Month. Check it out…and please share your feedback and comments!
