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APTA and VALD Spearhead Principal Data and Technology Collaboration to Advance Musculoskeletal Health Solutions and Improve Patient Outcomes | PR Newswire [Video]

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, /PRNewswire/ — The American Physical Therapy Association and VALD announce a new principal data and technology collaboration to advance digital musculoskeletal health solutions for physical therapy providers and their patients. Through a year-long collaboration, APTA and VALD are working together to leverage VALD’s advanced technology to enhance patient-centered outcomes and elevate the value of physical therapy care.

“APTA is proud to collaborate with VALD in advancing the digital health transformation that can benefit the physical therapy profession and improve health outcomes for the patients we serve,” said Drew Contreras, APTA vice president of strategic affairs. “As patient care becomes increasingly complex, it is essential to work alongside leading industry experts to ensure the physical therapy profession is positioned to be a solution for clinical care now and in the future.”

Laurie Malone, CEO of VALD, added, “Physical therapy is critically important to the health of the nation, and at VALD our mission has always been to support and augment …

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Neck Pain Solution by Dr. Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT [Video]

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4idNVTv Join Tony and Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT, as they dive into a simple, effective approach to managing neck pain. In this brief interview, Jeremy—who literally "wrote the book" on neck pain—shares his one key insight for anyone dealing with neck issues at home. Whether you've battled chronic neck pain for years or are just looking for practical relief, this video offers easy-to-implement tips that don't require expensive equipment or endless clinic visits. Learn how a simple 20-minute read and basic home exercises (even using a rolled towel) can help improve your sleep and ease your discomfort almost immediately. **Chapters:** - **0:00 – Introduction & Interview Setup** Tony welcomes Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT, and sets the stage for a discussion on neck pain solutions. - **0:09 – The Big Question: What’s the One Message About Neck Pain?** Tony asks Jeremy the single most important insight people should know about managing neck pain at home. - **0:17 – Tony’s Personal Experience with Neck Pain** Tony shares his own 12-year struggle with neck pain, including insights from his days as a boxer and dealing with lower cervical issues. - **0:55 – Jeremy’s Simple & Effective Neck Pain Relief Strategy** Jeremy explains that you don’t need a complex regimen—just a few simple steps can make a huge difference. - **1:02 – Quick Fix: 20 Minutes, a Towel, & Home Exercises** Discover how a 20-minute read and simple techniques (like using a rolled towel) can lead to immediate relief, without the need for pricey gadgets or extensive therapy sessions. - **1:31 – Closing Remarks & Book Promotion** Tony wraps up the conversation by highlighting the neck pain solution book available on Amazon. Check the link below for more details! **Links & Resources:** 👉 [Neck Pain Solution Book on Amazon](#) 👉 Subscribe for more easy, effective health tips! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if these tips have helped you manage your neck pain!

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Expert informs Rockford caretakers how to better tend to those with Parkinsons [Video]

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) Rock Valley College (RVC) hosted a meeting for caretakers and friends to learn how to better care for people who suffer from Parkinsons Disease. Experts from the American Parkinson Disease Association of Illinois spoke during the informational session. meeting attendees learned more about the seriousness of Parkinsons, the benefits of physical []

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Is Diagnosing our Therapy Clients Helpful? Extended Cut [Video]

This is the minimally edited, podcast-style version of my video "Is Diagnosing our Therapy Clients Helpful?" You can catch the shorter and snappier version of the video here: https://youtu.be/AA_CUwY2Pwg Today I wanted to *genuinely* & curiously tackle the question: is it helpful to diagnose our clients? Of course, the answer to this question isn't black-and-white. So in today's episode, I take a look at comments from the r/therapists subreddit exploring this question and offer some of my own thoughts. What do you think? Do you diagnose after your first session with every client? Have you ever "tweaked" a client's diagnosis with the intent of ultimately supporting them? I don't claim to have the answers, and certainly no direct clinical advice to offer, but I think this is an important conversation to have. And certainly, I think it's great for each of us to reflect on how we approach diagnosing and why we approach it that way. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_YT *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Thanks to the original poster and to everyone who responded. You can see the reddit thread I referenced here: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1i7i9ui/im_starting_to_disagree_with_this_entire_field/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 How to DIY a Therapist Website that Fills your Practice: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/ 👉 All my filming gear: https://kit.co/privatepracticeskills/all-my-gear 👉 Music I use: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/c7m5mj/ This video is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field. Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to. Website: www.privatepracticeskills.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfknqIlVlmhGcdTbRM3rS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-skills/id1735988673 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/privatepracticeskills/ This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.