From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June meeting in Chicago.
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Highlights From NEXT Conference and Exposition 2019
Here are some highlights from APTA's NEXT conference in Chicago
Date: Sunday, September 1, 2019
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Date: September 1, 2019
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
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