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A Special Interest Group (SIG) is an academy within our organization where members share a common interest in advancing knowledge, learning, or technology in a specific field. SIG members collaborate to drive innovation, develop solutions, and create meaningful impact. Whether you want to participate in discussions, contribute to workgroups and task forces, or take on leadership roles, SIGs offer a platform to connect, communicate, and advocate of our profession.
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Balance & Falls SIG
Chair: Caryl Ventura, PT, DPT
The primary purpose of the Balance and Falls SIG is to provide a forum through which individuals who have a common interest in physical therapy for aging adults with a risk of falls and balance problems may meet and promote evidence-informed care through education, clinical practice, research, volunteerism, and community outreach.
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Bone Health SIG
Chair: Kathlene Camp, PT, DPT
The primary purpose of the Bone Health SIG is to provide a forum through which individuals having a common interest in physical therapy for bone health and osteoporosis may connect and promote education, clinical practice, and research.
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Cognitive & Mental Health
Chair: Alexandra Alexander, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
The primary purpose of the Cognitive and Mental Health SIG is to provide a forum and preferred channel for sharing information and resources and promoting professional networking and advocacy efforts related to cognitive and mental health issues and behaviors in geriatric physical therapy. The CMH SIG will foster the creation and collaboration of relationships among individuals with a common interest in physical therapy for aging adults with cognitive and mental health issues and behaviors to advance geriatric physical therapy practice knowledge and skills.
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Health Promotion & Wellness
Chair: Heidi S. Moyer, PT DPT
The primary purpose of the Health Promotion and Wellness SIG is to enhance health promotion and wellness practice among physical therapy professionals working with aging adults. The SIG supports this goal through education, clinical practice, research, and partnership with other health promotion organizations and initiatives.
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Global Health for Aging Adults
Chair: Vacant Position
The primary purpose of the Global Health for Aging Adults SIG is to increase awareness of geriatric physical therapy across the globe, advance geriatric physical therapy practice globally, encourage international clinicians and students activities, and facilitate global partnerships.
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Residency & Fellowship
Chair: Vacant Position
The primary purpose of the Residency and Fellowship SIG is to foster the development, growth, and participation of geriatric residency and fellowship programs, including those engaged in existing programs (both faculty and participants) and those interested in developing new programs. Furthermore, students and others interested in becoming a resident can become members of the SIG to network.
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Skilled Nursing Facility
Chair: Richard White, PT, DPT
The primary purpose of the Skilled Nursing Facility SIG is to provide a forum and preferred channel for sharing information and resources and promoting professional networking and advocacy efforts among members related to the subacute rehabilitation/skilled nursing facility practice settings.
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