January 2007

Features

• The Bionic Patient

  In the 1970s, television audiences tuned to “The Six Million Dollar Man,” a show about an injured astronaut rebuilt with bionic technology. Thirty years ago, the show was speculative science fiction. Today, fiction is turning into fact. PTs are playing a key role.

• Residents and Fellows: Where Are They Now?

  Five PTs look back on their clinical residencies and fellowships, and reflect on how their experiences influenced their careers.

• PREVIEW 2020: Highlights

  View highlights from Preview 2020 held October 27-29, 2006, in Philadelphia, PA.

• October is National Physical Therapy Month

  Moving You to Better Health: October 2006

Columns and Departments

• Board Perspective: It Takes Two-Way Communication

  APTA initiatives aimed at new professionals and other specific groups highlight the Association’s emphasis on interaction and connectivity.

• Ethics in Action: Suspected Impairment: Case One

  When exercising patience may adversely affect patients.

• Fiscal Therapy: Employment Contracts: The Balance of Yin and Yang

  In this, the third in a series of Fiscal Therapy columns on contracts, PT looks at employment contracts from the perspective of the physical therapy employer.

• Government Affairs: New Chapters in Innovation

  Across the states in 2006, advocacy wasn’t limited to fitness clinics and lobby days—as important as those activities remain.

• Inside PT: The Past, the Future, and the Role of the PT

  Welcome to a new year, as well as a new year for PT Magazine. This issue takes a look back at where the profession has been, and where it may be heading.

• PTA Viewpoint: Aiming Above the Mark

  PTs and PTAs must work in concert to achieve Vision 2020.

• Foundation News

  - Get Ready for Split Raffle Calls
  - A Celebration and Farewell Party for Frank Mallon at PT 2007
  - All-American Fun to Raise Funds For Physical Therapy Research
  - Park a ‘Pony’ in Your Stall

• News

  - Board Update
  - Legislation and Regulation
  - Health Care Headlines
  - Association Update
  - Study Snapshot
  - Members on the Move
  - Industry News