Accelerando and Decrescendo
As I type from a coffee shop next to the Berklee School of Music, I can't help but inflict a musical theme or two. So for the non-music buffs, that's an increase in tempo with a decrease in volume. I...
View ArticleRekindling
To say the least, I've skipped a chapter or two of my 'new job' story. Things are going well and the environment offers a lot of opportunities that I didn't have previously. But as with all busy times,...
View ArticleIt's funny sometimes the way energy cycles around...
Hi Peeps,Once again there was a longer pause between posts than I would like. Does anyone else find that having a smart phone pushes your visits to an actual, real computer further and further apart?...
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POPTS/RFP
Thank you Ben for keeping up with this and encouraging participation.I wanted to touch on a subject that I think lies at the heart of the future of healthcare that possibly we as New Pro's can...
View ArticleOpportunities and Inquiry
Well, the process is starting to make a bit more sense, if not the role I am to play. I now understand that a Nominating Committee 1 (NC1) form is mailed by a person or persons, group or groups to the...
View ArticleSo much to do, so little time, and just as much certainty
I found out today that in order to qualify for election, one must have been a "physical therapist member in good standing for at least five years immediately preceding their election or appointment..."...
View ArticleIt doesn't take long
It's so easy to get busy towards the end of a week and feel rushed before switching to "relax" mode. So I apologize to anyone offended by a less than spiffy blog last night. And tonight,...
View ArticleWhy "Move It", why read it, and why now?
So, one thing I think this blog suffers from is a lack of context. You would have to dig pretty far back to learn about its origin or to get a feel for the range of topics it has covered. As such, new...
View ArticleThe Fountain of Youth
Unfortunately, I have nothing new to report on the election front. Stay tuned! But I have been ruminating on a blog for quite some time. You lucky readers, you. I was reminded of the idea tonight when...
View ArticleThe Big News: New Professional slated for National Office
... and incidentally, it's me. With the announcement of the slate today, I can finally, officially divulge that I am a candidate for APTA's Nominating Committee. I've been trying to wrap my head around...
View ArticleAmbitious Changes for Move It
Greetings NPs and all others! A new post is once again overdue and I apologize. I've been trying to get all of my ducks in a row for some changes to the blog. The reasons are threefold. One, I need to...
View ArticleSpecializing
Firstly, obvious congrats to Ben for the nomination and all things moving forward.Now my question to all of you... why specialize?I will be taking my OCS exam, Ben will be taking his NCS and I know a...
View ArticleCongrats to 2 of our own
Recently got a promo for this upcoming exciting course down at Emory U. Congrats to Nate and Ben for being speakers. Who better to discuss the future than two guys who will truly be paving the way...
View ArticleClinical Contemplation on Christmas
Just killing some time between inpatient visits at the hospital on Christmas afternoon and I began envying my private practice friends who are laying comfortably at home, probably enjoying various...
View ArticlePushing Practice
I've always been a little indecisive. When I was a kid and someone would ask me what my favorite color was I would say "All of them. No, wait, purple. No, shiny metallic blue. No, no purple with shiny...
View ArticleResidency Pros and Woes for the Soon to be New Grad…
I have to admit that when Ben asked me to participate in posting on the Move It blog website, I was flattered and a little (ok a lot) intimidated. I spent a lot of time reading other posts, found them...
View ArticleProfessional Leadership, my friendly wake-up call from the APTA
I recently had the opportunity to attend a leadership development program run by the APTA staff at my Chapter office. At first I thought . . . ugh, I have better things to do on a Saturday morning . ....
View ArticleA generation with challenges, vision, and Debt
{This post also appears on the Evidence in Motion Blog. If you don't already know about these guys, check them out!}We are inundated with speculation about what Health Care Reform (HCR) may bring....
View Article4,000 to 1
A little over a week ago I had the chance to speak to a group of PT and PTA students in New Orleans. The Student Assembly leaders held a caucus to give their members a better understanding of...
View ArticleBecoming Component Secretary as a New Professional
Since my first Physical Therapy interview at New York University, being an active member in the American Physical Therapy Association has been an interest of mine. During the interview is when I first...
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